[:en]SCRIPTURE: ZECHARIAH 11
“Woe to the worthless shepherd, who deserts the flock! May the sword strike his arm and his right eye! May his arm be completely withered, his right eye totally blinded!” (Zechariah 11:17)
TWO KINDS OF SHEPHERDS:
- The false shepherds (vs. 1-14) – Instead of pasturing the flock, the false shepherd sold them to be slaughtered to enrich themselves. The true prophet isa picture of the true Shepherd who cares for the flock but was rejected by the false shepherds who was being sold for 30 pieces of silver.
- The foolish shepherds )vs/. 15-17) – The foolish shepherd is the last world ruler , the Antichrist. He will agree to protect Israel but will break his promise and kill them. But God will strike the foolish shepherd and judge him.
APPLICATION:
We all need a shepherd, but be wise to select the right one. Never follow a false or foolish shepherd.[:]