1. Jerusalem will be secure (1-11)

The prophet looks forward to the day of the Lord--a terrible day and a glorious day. 'Jerusalem' is symbolic for the people of God--the people of Jesus. The nations of the world who attack her are the satanic forces which try to destroy God's people. The Lord himself will intervene in the great life and death struggle, and God's people will be secure.

2. Holy to the Lord (12-21)

The sinful nations of the world will be struck by an awful plague. The survivors will repent and worship God. The Feast of Tabernacles is a celebration of liberation from Egypt. It is a reminder of God's deliverance. He delivers his people from bondage to sin. God's people are a holy people because he makes them holy. This prophecy looks forward to the Day of the Lord, when God's kingdom will come and the Lord will be king of the whole earth.

Application: Lord, hasten the day when every knee will bow and every tongue confess that you are Lord of all.
One Word: The Lord is King of all