_Behold a candlestick all of gold _ THE CANDELABRUM AND OLIVE TREES That by the candelabrum was symbolised the Israelitish community, the people of the theocracy, may be regarded as generally conceded. But Israel was itself a symbol and type; it was the visible manifestation of that invisible spir... [ Continue Reading ]
_Not by might, nor by power _ THE WORD OF THE LORD TO ZERUBBABEL Dwell upon the very remarkable interpretation of the vision given by God Himself in the words of the text. I. The false grounds of confidence which are to be rejected. Summed up in the words “might and power,” including all earthly m... [ Continue Reading ]
_Who art thou, O great mountain _ THE TEMPLE OF GOD BUILT AMIDST DIFFICULTIES I. THE SEEMING DIFFICULTIES IN OUR LORD’S WAY. Solomon raised his goodly structure in quiet. Joshua and Zerubbabel had difficulty after difficulty to overcome. Turn to the Lord Jesus. What difficulties were there in His... [ Continue Reading ]
_Who hath despised the day of small things?_ GREAT RESULTS FROM SMALL BEGINNINGS This has ever been a watchword among Christians; small beginnings are not to be despised. Apply-- I. To the institutions of religion. Four reasons why we should not despise the day of small things. 1. Because often... [ Continue Reading ]
_What are these two olive trees _ THE CANDLESTICK AND THE OLIVE TREES In the parable of Zechariah we have the picture of a lamp supplied not by a limited quantity of oil contained in metal or earthenware vessels, but by an unlimited Unfailing quantity from a living source. It was not part of the p... [ Continue Reading ]