The LORD’S answer was that when they fasted and mourned the past 70 years, they were doing it for themselves instead of to honor and seek Him (Zechariah 7.4-7). These promises still await fulfillment when Messiah comes to earth to set up His kingdom. This fulfills the prophecies of Isaiah… Joshua foreshadows Messiah Jesus who will be the greater branch and the final king and priest. Though this actually occurred with Zechariah in his part as a shepherd, this pointed to the rejection and betrayal of Jesus and the price paid to Judas (Matthew 27.3-10). The LORD said, "Woe to the idle shepherd! As part of the new kingdom, Messiah will change the geography around Jerusalem with the resulting prosperity (Zechariah 14.10-11). The vision of the evil woman in the basket (Zechariah 5.5-11) symbolizes that God has restrained evil in Judea at the present time. The horns represent nations that have attacked and scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem. ", 4 Feb 2013. The LORD will inherit Judah. Zechariah 13. “Four carpenters”: The word is literally the term for stone workers, metal workers, and wood workers, those who shape material with hammers and chisels. Read this chapter in full. They put new clothes on Joshua. Zechariah then says that God, in keeping with his covenant to Israel, will deliver Israel from attacks “in that day” (Zechariah 9.11-17). And the situation is laid out for us in chapter 7, verses 1-3. If I have strayed from the LORD and His word, I need to return to fellowship with Him by confessing my sin and changing my attitude to faithful obedience. The LORD will defeat the attacking armies, change the geography of Israel, be King of all the earth, and receive worship from the nations. This has not happened yet in history. The cornerstone, tent peg, and bow—all symbols of strength and support—will come from Judah. All the nations will worship the LORD of hosts. The LORD rescues Jerusalem. Just as the nations are attacking Jerusalem in the final phase of the Armageddon Campaign, LORD Messiah will come to the city and fight for Israel (Zechariah 14.1-3). Every chapter of the Bible in 140 characters or less. Judah and Jerusalem will, at that time, recognize their Messiah and mourn because they realize they had rejected Him and crucified Him when He came the first time (Zechariah 12.10). They teach that the work to be done must be done by the Holy Spirit through his man, not by human power (Zechariah 4.1-6). 1 comment, Zec11: The cedar has fallen! Read this chapter in full. Background lesson is basically the same as Haggai inasmuch as they both came down to Jerusalem with the first post exilic exiles in 536 BC. 1 comment, Zec7: The people asked, "Should we fast?" They especially judge the nations in the north—probably Babylon. 1 comment, Zec3: Joshua stood before the angel. Zechariah's prophetic ministry took place in the postexilic period, the time of the Jewish restoration from Babylonian captivity. The LORD then told Zechariah to play the part of a worthless shepherd who will devour the flock and then be judged by God (Zechariah 11.15-17). Then, even Gentile nations will follow the LORD (Zechariah 2.10-13). Purpose of Writing: Zechariah emphasized that God has used His prophets to teach, warn, and correct His people. The LORD will use Jerusalem—throughout history the object of scorn, jealousy, terrorist attacks, and wars—to destroy the anti-Israel armies which have set themselves against the ancient city of God’s people. The house of Judah and Israel will be a blessing to others (Zechariah 8.13). ZECHARIAH SUMMARY. The trees provided oil for the lamps. Copyright © 2017 Spokane Bible Church. The entire book clearly stresses that Israel must return to the Lord, build the temple, and that Messiah is coming. 1 comment, Zec5: I saw a flying scroll.