Today's Blog Title: "Introduction to the Book of Zechariah"
Today we start into the 11th of the 12 Minor Prophets, the Book of Zechariah. Zechariah has more messianic prophecies than any other Minor Prophet and make frequent mention of both the first and second advents of the Messiah. The Angel of the Lord is more prominent in Zechariah than in any other of the prophetical writings. Zechariah is also one of the most devotional of the prophetic books, dwelling more completely on the person and work of Jesus Christ than any other prophetic writings. Except for the apocalyptic sections (the eight night visions), its basic language and style are simple and direct.
Zechariah is frequently called the "prophet of hope." As a young man, he reinforced the urgings of Haggai that led exiles who returned from Babylon to finish the rebuilding of the fallen temple of the Lord. The Book of Zechariah contains a series of fascinating visions conveying vital spiritual truths, 1:7-8:23 and an extends portrait of events leading up to God's final victory at history's end, 9:1-14:21. How these last chapters must have encouraged the little Jewish community that was struggling economically and surrounded by hostile enemies. How it should encourage as Christians today to meditate on the coming, certain triumph of God over evil.
The prophet identifies himself as "Zechariah" (Yahweh Remembers), the son of Berechiah (Yahweh Blesses), the son of Iddo (the Appointed Time.) Zechariah's prophecies had two purposes:
First: They challenged the returning exiles to turn to the Lord, to be cleansed from their sins and to experience again the Lord's Blessing, 1:3.
Second: Zechariah's words comforted and encouraged the people regarding the rebuilding of the temple and God's future work among His people, 1:16-17, 2:12, 3:2, 4:9, and 6:14-15.
The theme of Zechariah is the glory of the Lord, Yahweh. The theme is set forth as being the motivation for completing the task or rebuilding the temple, and for showing that the people of the prophet's day are an important part of God's ultimate program of displaying His glory through the nation in the future.
THEOLOGICAL OUTLINE OF ZECHARIAH
I. NIGHT VISIONS 1-6
II. FASTING 7-8
III. MESSIAH'S REJECTION 9-11
IV. MESSIAH'S TRIUMPH 12-14
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Today we start into the 11th of the 12 Minor Prophets, the Book of Zechariah. Zechariah has more messianic prophecies than any other Minor Prophet and make frequent mention of both the first and second advents of the Messiah. The Angel of the Lord is more prominent in Zechariah than in any other of the prophetical writings. Zechariah is also one of the most devotional of the prophetic books, dwelling more completely on the person and work of Jesus Christ than any other prophetic writings. Except for the apocalyptic sections (the eight night visions), its basic language and style are simple and direct.
Zechariah is frequently called the "prophet of hope." As a young man, he reinforced the urgings of Haggai that led exiles who returned from Babylon to finish the rebuilding of the fallen temple of the Lord. The Book of Zechariah contains a series of fascinating visions conveying vital spiritual truths, 1:7-8:23 and an extends portrait of events leading up to God's final victory at history's end, 9:1-14:21. How these last chapters must have encouraged the little Jewish community that was struggling economically and surrounded by hostile enemies. How it should encourage as Christians today to meditate on the coming, certain triumph of God over evil.
The prophet identifies himself as "Zechariah" (Yahweh Remembers), the son of Berechiah (Yahweh Blesses), the son of Iddo (the Appointed Time.) Zechariah's prophecies had two purposes:
First: They challenged the returning exiles to turn to the Lord, to be cleansed from their sins and to experience again the Lord's Blessing, 1:3.
Second: Zechariah's words comforted and encouraged the people regarding the rebuilding of the temple and God's future work among His people, 1:16-17, 2:12, 3:2, 4:9, and 6:14-15.
The theme of Zechariah is the glory of the Lord, Yahweh. The theme is set forth as being the motivation for completing the task or rebuilding the temple, and for showing that the people of the prophet's day are an important part of God's ultimate program of displaying His glory through the nation in the future.
THEOLOGICAL OUTLINE OF ZECHARIAH
I. NIGHT VISIONS 1-6
II. FASTING 7-8
III. MESSIAH'S REJECTION 9-11
IV. MESSIAH'S TRIUMPH 12-14
Click on this link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for a Writing called: "I REFUSE."
Your Sister in Christ,
Cindi
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