Gentiles in the Kingdom of God? Oh, my! Paul should have given a "trigger warning" when he told first-century Jews that God was offering reconciliation even to the Gentiles. As soon as he said that, he needed a "safe space." But Zechariah had promised this, 500 years earlier. In fact, several Hebrew prophets had made it clear that God's plan would bring salvation to all nations and races. Today we open Zechariah, chapter 9, and find some prophecies that have already been fulfilled in astounding detail. Here's Pastor Jim.

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Zechariah starred in a one-man play...about as far "off Broadway" as you could get! Prophets were sometimes known to use visual aids, but Zechariah's play had props, costumes...and 2 acts. It was a drama about good and bad shepherds, and rebellious sheep. In one performance only, God was spelling out for Israel exactly what was going to happen to them, and why. We're in Zechariah 11, but we'll start with a quick summary of chapter 10. Here's Pastor Jim with a theatrical Right Start.

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