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Zechariah. Zechariah’s Visions. Prophesied in 520 B.C. to rebuild temple Chapters 1-6 A series of visions Myrtle trees 1:7-11 peace in the land 1:12-17 Four horns 1:18-20 overthrow of Israel’s foes Man & measuring line 2:1-5 restoration 2 :6-12
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Zechariah’s Visions • Prophesied in 520 B.C. to rebuild temple • Chapters 1-6 A series of visions • Myrtle trees 1:7-11peace in the land 1:12-17 • Four horns 1:18-20overthrow of Israel’s foes • Man & measuring line 2:1-5restoration2:6-12 • Joshua the High Priest 3:1-7Jesus (the Branch) as a sinless high priest 3:8-10 • The lampstand & 2 olive trees 4:1-5Jesus will send the Holy Spirit4:6-14 • Zerubbabel finishing the temple is a sign4:9 that Jesus will build the spiritual temple 6:12-13; 1 Peter 2:4-9
Zechariah’s Visions 6. The flying scroll 5:1-4God’s curse on sinners v.4 7. The basket case 5:5-11removal of sin from Judah and judgment on worldly dominion 8. 4 chariots from between 2 mountains 6:1-8judgment on world kingdoms (preparation) 9. Coronation of Joshua6:9-15Jesus will be a priest and king (2 anointed ones) on the throne Psalm 110:1-4 • He would build the temple Matt. 16:18 • Foreign contributions a sign v.15, John 12:20-33
Zechariah • Chapters 7 & 8 Question about fasting (similar to Isaiah 58 and Mark 2:18-22) • What is the motive for fasting? 7:4-7 • What kind of life are you living? 7:8-10 • Obedience v. Ritual • Spiritual restoration 8:1-7 • Obedience brings blessing and joy8:8-19 • Many nations will seek God there 8:20-23
Zechariah • Chapters 9-14 Preparing the world for Christ • Judgment on Israel’s neighbors9:1-8 • The coming Messiah 9:9-10 • Maccabees’ defeat “sons of Greece” 9:11-17 • The Shepherd Prophecy 10:1-11:17 • Gentiles leaders to be removed 10:1-11:3 • God’s shepherd from Judah, Judah restored v.4 • The experience of Zechariah as shepherd a type Christ’s rejection and fall of Jerusalem11:4-17, Matthew 27:1-10, Jeremiah 19
Zechariah • Chapters 12-14 DetailedJudgment on Judah • Spiritual protection Matt. 24:22 • Spirit poured out 12:10, Joel 2, Acts 2 • Seek the Lord they pierced 12:10, John 19:34-37 • Fountain for forgiveness opened 13:1 • Miracles would cease 13:1-6; 1 Cor. 13:8-13 • Cause and effect 13:7-9 • The righteous remnant will be delivered 14:1-7 • Those against spiritual Jerusalem will be judged 14:8-21
Zechariah • Much fulfilled in Christ Acts 3:24 • God prepared the world for Christ • Christ was sent by God but rejected • Jerusalem was judged for rejecting Christ • He provided a way of forgiveness • Even for those who repented of rejecting Him Acts 2:36-38 • All have sinned Romans 3:23 • He will forgive you, too Acts 2:39