your explanation of Zechariah 13:2<\/a>. Would Isaiah 53:8 and Daniel 9:26 be good examples of the removal of a “physical” presence (the Messiah in this case) without removing the influence? Clearly Jesus’ influence, in our lives, remains today even though He has physically been removed from the land.<\/p>\nThere seemed to be a “physical” aspect to the demons since they could speak and exhibit physical characteristics, even though not with their own bodies.<\/p>\n
Just a thought as I read your comments.<\/p>\n\t
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It does make a good illustration and it is one I had not heard of before.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Question: Greetings, I greatly appreciate\u00a0your explanation of Zechariah 13:2. Would Isaiah 53:8 and Daniel 9:26 be good examples of the removal of a “physical” presence (the Messiah in this case) without removing the influence? Clearly Jesus’ influence, in our lives, remains today even though He has physically been removed from the land. 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