Tag: zechariah
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The Prophecies of Zechariah. Chapter 6:1-8.
We left off in Chapter 5 of the book of Zechariah, where God began to show Zechariah a vision of what is to precede the arrival of the Kingdom of God. The previous oracle revealed that Sin must be removed before God’s Kingdom can truly take hold; both the individual covenant violations of God’s people,…
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The Prophecies of Zechariah. Chapter 5.
In chapter 5, Zechariah is shown two related visions: a vision of flying scroll, and then a vision of a woman in a basket. These oracles begin a series of visions depicting God setting up his eternal kingdom on earth: first, by preparing his people (5:1-11), secondly by dealing with Israel’s enemies and establishing his…
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Study Guide: The Prophecies of Zechariah. Chapter 4.
The Olive Trees and the Lampstand (Zechariah 4:1-14) Zechariah is confronted with a fourth vision of a golden lampstand, topped with a bowl and flanked by olive trees on its left and right. The lampstand was a ritual object that adorned both the tabernacle and the former Temple of Solomon. One of the duties of…
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Study Guide: The Prophecies of Zechariah. Chapter 3.
Joshua the High Priest and the Branch (Zechariah 3:1-10) Zechariah’s third vision takes place in a heavenly courtroom, of sorts. The High Priest, Joshua (Haggai 1:1), has been brought before the Lord by Satan (Heb. ha satan; literally, “the accuser”). Satan is the adversary of God’s people, bringing their sin and uncleanliness before God and…
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Study Guide: The Prophecies of Zechariah. Chapter 2.
The Lord returns to Jerusalem (Zechariah 2:1-5) Zechariah is shown a third vision, this time of a man with a measuring line. The man tells Zechariah that he is off to measure the width and length of Jerusalem so that it may be rebuilt to its original dimensions. Suddenly, Zechariah’s angelic interpreter is met by…
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Study Guide: The Prophecies of Zechariah. Chapter 1.
A Call to Renewal (Zechariah 1:1-6) As Israel continues to pick up the scattered pieces of their homeland, God speaks through his prophet Zechariah and invites the nation to renew their covenant vows to him. He makes it clear that the exile was a direct result of the sins of their ancestors, but the return…
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Study Guide: The Prophecies of Zechariah. Part 1 (Introduction)
Historical Context In 587 B.C., the prophet Jeremiah was imprisoned in the palace of Zedekiah in Jerusalem. The city had been under siege by the Babylonian army for a year, and the Babylonian hordes were only moments away from overwhelming the city’s defenses, capturing Jerusalem, and shipping her inhabitants off to exile in Babylon. The…
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