EGW SDA Bible Commentary, vol. 4

Chapter 9

12-17. Responsible for Darkness—The darkness of the Gentile world was attributable to the neglect of the Jewish nation, as is represented in the ninth chapter of Zechariah. 4BC 1180.4

[Zechariah 9:12-17 quoted.] The whole world is embraced in the contract of the great plan of redemption (Manuscript 65, 1912). 4BC 1180.5

16 (Isaiah 53:11; Ephesians 1:18). Christ's Reward—[Zechariah 9:16; Ephesians 1:18; Isaiah 53:11 quoted.] Christ looks upon His people in their purity and perfection as the reward of all His sufferings, His humiliation, and His love, and the supplement of His glory,—Christ the great center, from whom radiates all glory (The Review and Herald, October 22, 1908). 4BC 1180.6

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