Feet on Mount of Olives

This lesson explores how Zechariah 14:4 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Zechariah 14:4

On that day his feet will stand on the Mount of Olives, east of Jerusalem, and the Mount of Olives will be split in two from east to west, forming a great valley, with half of the mountain moving north and half moving south.

New Testament

Acts 1:11-12

"Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven." Then the apostles returned to Jerusalem from the hill called the Mount of Olives.

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Feet on Mount of Olives applied to Messianic advent in Targum on Zechariah 14

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Zechariah prophesied that the Lord's feet would stand on the Mount of Olives. It was from the Mount of Olives that Jesus ascended into heaven, and the angels promised he would return the same way. The geography is precise: the exact hill Zechariah named is where Jesus departed and where the promise of his return was given. The story is not over—it awaits its final chapter.

Reflection

Jesus, Ruler of all nations, through Feet on Mount of Olives expand my vision beyond this passing age to the world You are making new.