Reading for December 6th

Read Zechariah 13.1-9 God removes false prophets and leaders.
This text, like 11.4-17, focuses on corruption within Judah itself, especially among its leaders.
In verses 2-3 the prophets whose writings have been preserved in the Bible often find themselves in conflict with other prophets preaching opposite messages (Jer 14.14; Ezek 13.1-7).
Here the prophet accuses his opponents of preaching lies in the name of the LORD and announces God's judgment on them.
The unclean spirit (or "breath") is the source of the prophets' false inspiration or revelation
(1 Kings 22.19-23).
In verse 7 the judgment on Judah's shepherd resumes the criticism of Judah's leadership in 11.4-17.
In verses 8-9 the division of Judah into thirds for punishment is reminiscent of Ezekiel's prophecy (5.1-12).
But here the prophet concentrates on a third that, though punished, will survive and renew their relationship to God.
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