Trust and obey in light of the coming kingdom of God

Summarising what the prophet had shown, the Jews have returned from Babylon and have to face opposition from the surrounding nations. These nations sought to delay the Jews from rebuilding the temple. There are similarities in relation to the church today with opposition and a suspicious community. The church is still called to trust and obey because the outcome is certain. The fulfillment will come through a descendant of the leader Zerubbabel … Jesus Christ, whose throne will be established forever.

In this passage we are told, through the prophet, that the Lord will overthrow kingdoms and rulers which are opposed to him. There will be only one kingdom which will remain … God’s kingdom. This promise is fulfilled and will be fulfilled in Jesus Christ, without the aid of humanity … he has done this on his own through the grace and power of God. The mention of Zerubbabel points to the true chosen servant, descended also from David, whose kingdom is being established through the cross … all God’s work and whose members are those who, through grace, trust in and obey him.