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"HOLINESS TO THE LORD"

Text: Zechariah 14:20

A WONDERFUL CONCLUDING VISION

The Book of Zechariah concludes on a strong and positive note.

“In that day ‘HOLINESS TO THE LORD’ shall be engraved on the bells of the horses.
The pots in the LORD’s house shall be like the bowls before the altar.
Yes, every pot in Jerusalem and Judah shall be holiness to the LORD of hosts.
Everyone who sacrifices shall come and take them and cook in them.
In that day there shall no longer be a Canaanite
in the house of the LORD of hosts.”
Zechariah 14:20-21

1. “HOLINESS TO THE LORD”

a) This phrase was first used by Moses (Exodus 28:36).

It was used in conjunction with the mitre (“crown”) of the high priest.

b) Significance of this phrase:

i) A reminder of God’s own holiness.

ii) An important emphasis on the ministry of the high priest.

That it must always be regarded as “holy”.

iii) To confirm that God sees both the high priest and all he signifies as “holy”.

2. An extension of the concept of holiness of the Lord

a) It would not be restricted to the high priest and his mitre.

b) It would extend to common things:

i) Bells of the horses.

ii) Ordinary pots in the House of the LORD.

They would be regarded as holy as the bowls used at the altar.

iii) This would extend to all pots throughout Jerusalem.

3. Worship and fellowship

a) Worship would be given due regard as truly holy.

b) The fellowship meals would be cooked in holy utensils.

4. No Canaanite in the house of the LORD

a) The term “Canaanite” was used to describe those who do not believe in the LORD.

b) In the past, they had subtly influenced and corrupted Israel’s worship of God.

c) In this vision of the future Jerusalem, they would not be allowed to be in the house of the LORD.

d) There will be true holiness practised:

i) In worship.

ii) In fellowship.

iii) In consciousness of the holy presence of the LORD.