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The Prophecy Of Zechariah A Prophet Sent To The Remnant in 520 B.C.

Prophecy Of Zechariah Worked alongside Haggai to exhort the remnant to finish building the temple Haggai focused on the “immediate” Zechariah focused more on the “Messianic future”

Prophecy Of Zechariah His Opening Remarks 1:1-6 He came in the 8th month, 2nd year of Darius I 1:1 Approx. 2 months after Haggai Hag 1:1 He issued a call for repentance 1:2-6 He reminded the remnant of the failures of their fathers v. 2

Prophecy Of Zechariah His Opening Remarks 1:1-6 He issued a call for repentance 1:2-6 They needed to return from selfishness and indifference…rebuild the temple v. 3 Their fathers disobeyed, did not listen… where are they? vv. 4-5 God, His word was “vindicated” v. 6

Vision Of The 4 Horsemen 1:7-17 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of The 4 Horsemen 1:7-17 The horsemen were the Lord’s “patrol” who walked about the earth v. 10 Their patrol revealed all was peaceful and quiet v. 11 An angel asked, “How long will You have no compassion on Your city…?” v. 12

Vision Of The 4 Horsemen 1:7-17 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of The 4 Horsemen 1:7-17 The request was re: 70 years Re: captivity? 606 B.C. – 586 B.C. already over Re: the temple? 586 B.C. – 516 B.C. still occurring God had been indignant these 70 years… the remnant was still suffering ? 4

Vision Of The 4 Horsemen 1:7-17 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of The 4 Horsemen 1:7-17 The request was re: 70 years When will God’s “good favor” return to His city and the efforts put forth there? God’s answer vv. 14-17 He was still “jealous for His city” v. 14 He was angry at other nations v. 15

Vision Of The 4 Horsemen 1:7-17 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of The 4 Horsemen 1:7-17 God’s answer vv. 14-17 Jerusalem has a “future”…a measuring line indicates “plans” v .16 There will be prosperity again v. 17 The Messiah’s kingdom had Jerusalem in its future Isa 2:2-3 Lk 24:44-47

Vision Of The Measuring Line 2:1-5 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of The Measuring Line 2:1-5 A man walked about Jerusalem with a measuring line vv. 1-2 He was told the city would be inhabited “…without walls because of the multitude of men & cattle” v. 4 (abundance) Man’s vision vs. God’s vision

Vision Of The Measuring Line 2:1-5 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of The Measuring Line 2:1-5 In fact, no walls would be built v. 5 City walls provided protection…a sense of permanence God would be Jerusalem’s walls…He will be a “wall of fire” and her “glory”

Vision Of The Measuring Line 2:1-5 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of The Measuring Line 2:1-5 Presently, the literal city still endured the evidence of her destruction…no walls The walls would not be rebuilt for another 75 years under Nehemiah’s leadership

Vision Of The Measuring Line 2:1-5 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of The Measuring Line 2:1-5 Spiritual Jerusalem would have no walls to confine, limit her growth This means there is room for any & all… “whosoever will come” Rev 22:17 1 Tim 2:4 2 Pet 3:9

Vision Of Joshua The Priest 3:1-10 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of Joshua The Priest 3:1-10 Satan stood beside Joshua, accusing him v. 1 Job 1:6-12 2:1-6 1 Pet 5:8 In rebuking Satan, God said His city was a “brand plucked from the fire” v. 2 She had been punished, but not totally 586 B.C. was redemptive, not destructive

Vision Of Joshua The Priest 3:1-10 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of Joshua The Priest 3:1-10 Joshua clothed in “filthy garments”… indicative of sin v. 3 He was told to remove the garments… iniquity was taken away v. 4 The filthy garments were replaced with “festive robes” v. 5

Vision Of Joshua The Priest 3:1-10 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of Joshua The Priest 3:1-10 Captivity had been their “cleansing” Their future was “bright”…especially because of The Branch vv. 8-10 Joshua represented the Messiah, the Branch of David Isa 4:2 11:1-10 Jer 23:5

Vision Of Joshua The Priest 3:1-10 Prophecy Of Zechariah Vision Of Joshua The Priest 3:1-10 Their future was “bright”…especially because of The Branch vv. 8-10 Guilt of sin was placed on The Branch (Messiah) Isa 53:4-6 1 Pet 2:24 It can only be removed through Him 1 Cor 6:11 Rev 1:5 7:14

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