Zec 14:16 | MHM | STEP | Evangelical Predictions; Threatenings and Promises; Encouraging Prospects This section describes the blessings of worship in the gospel age, the consequences of neglecting worship, and the holiness that will characterize God’s people. It shows how God’s grace transforms enemies into worshippers, how he disciplines those who neglect him, and how holiness will spread into every part of life. v. 16 : Those who survive God’s judgment will turn to worship him. Everyone that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up to worship the King, the Lord of hosts . These people, once enemies of God, will now honor him and celebrate the feast of tabernacles. This feast represents joy in God and separation from the world (Nehemiah 8:17 ). True worship changes the object of our devotion, turning us away from idols to the one true God. It also brings us to Christ, the mediator of our worship, through whom our spiritual sacrifices are acceptable (1 Peter 2:5 ). Worship will be regular and joyful, as believers honor God year after year.

‏ Zechariah 14:16

Evangelical Predictions; Threatenings and Promises; Encouraging Prospects

This section describes the blessings of worship in the gospel age, the consequences of neglecting worship, and the holiness that will characterize God’s people. It shows how God’s grace transforms enemies into worshippers, how he disciplines those who neglect him, and how holiness will spread into every part of life.

v. 16: Those who survive God’s judgment will turn to worship him. Everyone that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall go up to worship the King, the Lord of hosts . These people, once enemies of God, will now honor him and celebrate the feast of tabernacles. This feast represents joy in God and separation from the world (Nehemiah 8:17 ^a). True worship changes the object of our devotion, turning us away from idols to the one true God. It also brings us to Christ, the mediator of our worship, through whom our spiritual sacrifices are acceptable (1 Peter 2:5 ^b). Worship will be regular and joyful, as believers honor God year after year.