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Zechariah 9:14- 17 (NKJV). 14 Then the Lord will be seen over them, And His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord God will blow the trumpet, And go with whirlwinds from the south.
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Zechariah 9:14-17(NKJV) 14Then the Lord will be seen over them, And His arrow will go forth like lightning. The Lord God will blow the trumpet, And go with whirlwinds from the south. 15The Lord of hosts will defend them; They shall devour and subdue with slingstones. They shall drink and roar as if with wine; They shall be filled with blood like basins, Like the corners of the altar.
Zechariah 9:14-17(NKJV) 16The Lord their God will save them in that day, As the flock of His people. For they shall be like the jewels of a crown, Lifted like a banner over His land— 17For how great is its goodness And how great its beauty! Grain shall make the young men thrive, And new wine the young women.
The Crown Jewels Zechariah 9:14-17
Why you’re here… You’re here tonight because someone treasured you Maybe it was a friend of yours Maybe it was a family member Could have been a neighbor
Our Jewels We treasure many things in life • Spouse • Kids • Parents • Friends • Family Heirlooms • Collection
Our Jewels We treasure many things in life • Memories • Cars • Homes • Day to day life
We Are Crown Jewels There are people who treasure us in this life It makes us feel special There is someone who treasures us more… Zech. 9:14-17
God’s Crown Jewels God wants to lift up His people We are like crownjewels, like His treasure Sometimes we hide ourselves from Him & the rest of the world
God’s Crown Jewels God treasures us so much that there are some things He has done for us These things show us just how much He treasures each and everyone of us!
God’s Crown Jewels 1. Gave His Son for us • John 3:16 – For God so loved the world… • Rom. 5:6-8 – While we were still sinners! • I John 4:9 – We might live through Him
God’s Crown Jewels 2. Prepared a home for us • John 14:1-3 • Rev. 21:1-5; 10-21 • How many people have treasured you enough to build you a home all your own?
God’s Crown Jewels 3. Clothed us • Robe • Rev. 6:11 • Rev. 7:9 • Luke 15 • Crown • Js. 1:12; Rev. 2:10 • II Tim. 4:8 – Paul’s Crown
God’s Crown Jewels 4. Given us food & drink • Water • Jn. 4:13-14 • Bread • Jn. 6:48-51
God’s Crown Jewels 5. Given us every spiritualblessing • Eph. 1:3 • They are found IN CHRIST • Must be IN Christ to gain access to these blessings
God’s Crown Jewels God has given us so much because He treasures us! Today…He promises to give you a fresh start II Cor. 5:17 – “…if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation…”