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The prophecies of Zechariah provide important insights into the future Tribulation and Millennium, set against the historical context of Judah's kings, Babylonian conquests, and the return and rebuilding of the temple under Cyrus decree in 538 B.C. Explore the significance of Zechariah's messages within the broader narrative of Israel's history, emphasizing God's faithfulness and covenant with His people.
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Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
A reminder to consider others Please: Silence your cell phone & all electronic devices Use the nursery or cry room if your child is fussy Get up during the preaching only if absolutely necessary (please sit in back if you must leave early) Refrain from eating & drinking during worship service (except medical needs)
Introduction to Zechariah Zechariah 1 Recommendations: God Remembers: A Study of the Book of Zechariah by Charles L. Feinberg The MacArthur Old Testament Commentary: Zechariah, by John F. MacArthur
Introduction to Zechariah Zechariah 1 The prophecies of Zechariah give important detail concerning the future Tribulation & Millennium
Historical Context In the eighth month of the second year of Darius Deut. 27-30. The Mosaic covenant: Blessing for obedience; Cursed for disobedience; A Future restoration 1405 B.C. - Conquest of promised land and blessing under Joshua and next generation
Historical Context In the eighth month of the second year of Darius Cycle of judges until King Saul (1050 B.C.). Zenith of kingdom under David & Solomon (1011 -930 B.C.) Divided kingdom (930 B.C.). All kings of Israel evil ending with Assyrian conquest & deportation (722 BC)
Historical Context In the eighth month of the second year of Darius Judah: a mixture of good and evil kings. Babylonian conquests & deportations: 605; 598; 586 B.C. Jeremiah 25:11-13; 29:10-12 - The nations would serve the king of Babylon for 70 years - then return
Historical Context In the eighth month of the second year of Darius 538 B.C. - Cyrus decree allows return & rebuilding the temple. 49,897 return, Work on temple begins Work on Temple hindered by Samaritans, then stopped until September 24, 520 B.C.
Historical Context In the eighth month of the second year of Darius Haggai s first two prophecies: September 1 & October 21 520 B.C. Zechariah s first prophecy, Nov. 520 Haggai s 3rd prophecy, December 24, 520 B.C. Zechariah s night visions - February 24, 519 B.C.
Historical Context In the eighth month of the second year of Darius The immediate context of Zechariah is encouraging Zerubbabel & Joshua in resuming temple reconstruction Referencing dates according to reigns of Persian kings signifies they are in the times of the Gentiles (Daniel 9)
The Author Zechariah the prophet, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo. Of priestly lineage and successor to grandfather, Iddo, during days of Joiakim (Nehemiah 12:4, 16)
Themes Yahweh remembers - which is the meaning of the name, Zechariah Other themes include: *Yahweh keeps His promises in His time and will ultimately bless the nation. *Yahweh Himself; *Repentance; *The Temple; *Messiah; *Messiah s Future Kingdom
Outline I. An Exhortation to Repentance1:1-6 II. Eight Night-Visions III. A Question & Two Answers 7:1-8:23 IV. Two Burdensome Oracles 9:1-14:21 I. Messiah s 1stAdvent & Rejection II. Messiah s 2ndAdvent & Acceptance 1:7-6:15
An Exhortation to Repentance Zechariah 1:1-6 Learn from the examples in the past and do not repeat their sins, cf. 1 Corinthians 10:11 Yahweh s wrath against their fathers is recorded in history in the destruction & deportation of Judah
An Exhortation to Repentance Zechariah 1:1-6 The call to return to Yahweh was directly according to the covenant explained in Deut. 30:1-3 Zechariah s call to return parallels the two messages of Haggai given in the previous two months
An Exhortation to Repentance Zechariah 1:1-6 Gentiles are not part of God s covenant with Israel, but are still blessed if they obey & cursed if they do not
1. Returning to Yahweh is the condition of all of God s blessings (vs 3) 2. Disobedience to Yahweh is evil and brings peril (vs 4) 3. The word of Yahweh is unchangeable 4. God deals with people according to their deeds (vs. 6b) 5. God s immutable purposes will be accomplished (vs. 6b)
Eight Night-Visions Zechariah 1:7-6:15 The visions are exactly 5 months after Temple reconstruction begins & 2 months after Haggai s message The eight visions are in a chaistic format of parallel thought in 1st & 8th, 2nd & 7th, 3rd & 6th and 4th & 5th
Eight Night-Visions Zechariah 1:7-6:15 God remembers the state of His plans and has not forgotten His promises (1st & 8th - 1:7-17; 6:1-8) Yahweh remembers His promises concerning the nations (2nd & 7th - 1:18-21; 5:5-11)
Eight Night-Visions Zechariah 1:7-6:15 God remembers His promises for restoration of His people & judgments related to it (3rd & 6th - 2; 5:1-4) Yahweh remembers His promises concerning Messiah ( 4th & 5th - 3; 4)
The Vision of the Horses Zechariah 1:8-17 The man standing among the myrtle trees (vs. 10) is the angel of Yahweh (vs. 12) - the pre-incarnate Christ The four horses & riders patrol the earth & find it sitting still & quiet though Judah is still in ruins
The Vision of the Horses Zechariah 1:8-17 Yahweh s anger against the nations is great, but He will return & bless Jerusalem: temple, people, prosperity
The Horns & Smiths Zechariah 1:18-21 Horns characteristically symbolize strength & these four horns are nations that scattered the Jews Many nations oppressed the Jews at different times
The Horns & Smiths Zechariah 1:18-21 Context indicates these are the 4 nations of the prophecies in Daniel 2 & 7 (Babylon, Persia, Greece, Rome) The four craftsman are the horns (nations) terrorize & destroy the previous kingdom - Persia, Greece, Rome
The Horns & Smiths Zechariah 1:18-21 The fourth craftsman is final kingdom of the Son of Man whose dominion is everlasting (Daniel 2 & 7) God will carry out His retribution on the Gentile nations and bring about the kingdom of the future Messiah
Conclusions The promises of the future kingdom of Messiah encourages us for we are looking forward to the same thing Yahweh remembers He will keep all of His promises
Grace Bible Church Glorifying God by Making Disciples of Jesus Christ
