Best commentaries and books on zechariah logos bible. He also prophesied many details of the life and work of christ. Novices to bible study tend to get lost in the visions and predictions of this. Gods work is done only in the power of the holy spirit. The prophecy of zechariah is noted for its rich use of visions, pictures, and symbols. Studies on zechariah takes an in depth look at the allusions used in zechariah 914 and brings to light the configuration of zechariah and to clarify how its structure has a specific form which differs from the other canonical books.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. Nehemiah is so called from the principal character, whose name means jehovah comforts. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah the book of zechariah is called the apocalypse of the old testament. And as i prayed, a few different possibilities were in my mind. Zechariah reemphasizes that there will be internal peace among the israelites, and people will treat one another with love. Yet their prophecies are just about as different as any two could be. Zechariah entered his priestly office as a young man zech. Since such a large part of his book centers on eight visions which he received in one night zechariah might appropriately be.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading zechariah reformed expository commentaries. The occasion is the same as that of the book of haggai see background. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. Zechariah was an existing prophet of the day with haggai and. The book begins with three separate prophecies on three different dates. Then the prophets, haggai the prophet, and zechariah the son of iddo, prophesied unto the jews that were in judah and jerusalem in the. For those studying or teaching zechariah, these lectures are virtually a necessary resource. Zechariah s prophetic ministry took place in the postexilic period, the time of the jewish restoration from babylonian captivity. Zechariah 7 commentary james burton coffman commentaries. The whole context of zechariah 12 puts this radical conversion in the setting of miraculous deliverance from an attack from the nations. Zechariah prophecy study introduction messianic literary. The dates mentioned in the book confirm that he was a contemporary of haggai zechariah 1. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries.
Best commentaries and books on zechariah logos bible software. In this way it is much like the book of revelation or daniel which also have significant visions. Search our studies by the name of the bible book you wish to study or by the series name. Zechariah 1 niv bible in the eighth month of the second. Because he was a visionary, a lot of his words are very obscure. The book of zechariah contains descriptions of visions concerning the rebuilding of jerusalem and the temple, the gathering of scattered. Apr 04, 2007 the book of zechariah records the prophetic message of zechariah to the community that had returned to jerusalem after the babylonian exile and was charged with rebuilding the temple and city. Learn from the prophet zechariah, who too asked many questions of the interpreting angel.
The security of the jews and the destruction of their enemies. Nonetheless, it is the book of zechariah among the minor prophets that is most often quoted in the new testament, so it was well known. But the physical return was meant to prompt a spiritual and theological return to faith in the lord. The critics have not to criticize much in the first part of the book chap. He then is likely to have been killed by his own compatriots see 3. Zechariah was contemporary with haggai, but his book is in direct contrast to haggais. This may be more to do with the book of zechariah itself than the study guide. Zechariah gives the rest of the story, and shows how god is interested in lives, not only buildings.
Zechariah 1 the staff covenant with the nations called favor was broken with the israelite leaders shepherds oppressed the people and openly hated god v. Study some of the verses about babylon in the bible. Book of zechariah, also spelled zacharias, the 11th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in the jewish canon in one book, the twelve. The first is to elucidate the structure of the book of zechariah.
Well cover only the first 7 verses of this chapter today, but lets go ahead and read the whole chapter for context. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the book of genesis by galyn wiemers of generation. The first prophecy is approximately two months after the jews again took up the task of building the postexilic temple in 520 b. Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. The visions resemble those in the books of daniel and ezekiel and revelation. Grandson of the priest iddo, zechariah prophesied to the people of judah after they. In this way it is much like the book of revelation or daniel which also have. Questions prompt the students to reason things out for themselves which aids knowledge retention.
Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the book of genesis by galyn wiemers of generation word. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of. Tom constables expository notes on zechariah this is also available in the net. Zechariah summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of zechariah for bible study or sunday school lessons. Since such a large part of his book centers on eight visions which he received in one night zechariah might appropriately be called the prophet of. Librivox recording of the book of zechariah, from the american standard version. By studying the book of zechariah, students can learn about the lords love for his people and his desire to cleanse and redeem them if they repent and keep their covenants. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. So, lets turn our attention to the 4th chapter of that book zechariah chapter 4. We have many selections available from genesis to revelation. Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. The lord who rules over all says, turn to me, says the lord who rules over all, and i will turn to you.
The book of zechariah teaches that salvation may be obtained by all. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets. Earlier prophets had promised a glorious restoration of the nation e. Gods big plan for struggling christians six studies for individuals or groups. His visions were relevant to getting the people to complete the second temple, but also are relevant for the last days we are living in right now. This summary of the book of zechariah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zechariah. So, for the last year and a few weeks, weve grown accustomed to turning our attention to the book of job. Zechariah overview james burton coffman commentaries on.
This book has the characteristics of an apocalypse. His name, common to more than 29 old testament men, means the lord remembers. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the hebrew old testament book of zecharaiah. Many of these were interpreted for his benefit by an accompanying angel.
Gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last command to. Zechariah overview james burton coffman commentaries on the. Many commentators miss the symbolism, not knowing the symbolism of the tabernacletemple, priesthood, etc. Zechariah was contemporary with haggai and also encouraged the jews to finish rebuilding the temple. Except for the apocalyptic sections the eight night visions, its basic language and style are simple and direct.
Thus the author begins by drawing up suitable literary criteria that will help to frame a reliable way of proceeding. So, lets turn our attention to the 4 th chapter of that book zechariah chapter 4 well cover only the first 7 verses of this chapter today, but lets go ahead and read the whole chapter for context. The chief purpose of zechariah and haggai was to rebuke the people of judah and to encourage and motivate them to complete the rebuilding of the temple zec 4. Zechariah bible lesson questions for study andor discussion in the lesson the use of questions in a lesson stimulates active learning. In studying the book of zechariah look to the things one does understand, rejoice in them. Zechariah probably wrote the undated part of his book chap. Oct 07, 20 pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the hebrew old testament book of zecharaiah. Baldwin writes, even the tiny fragment of the greek manuscript found at qumran, which includes the end of chapter 8 and the beginning of chapter 9, shows no gap or spacing whatsoever to suggest a break between the two parts. Thus the author begins by drawing up suitable literary criteria that. Were going to be studying the fifth vision given to zechariah. The book culminates in prophecies of the saviors mortal ministry and final return in glory. First we look to jesus, then we mourn for our sins.
Patterson referred to this prophet as the idealist while ward branded him the enthusiast. He was probably born in the babylonian empire during the 70 year exile and he returned to israel with the first caravan under zerubbabel and jeshua. The books of haggai and zechariah should be read and studied with the book of ezra, for all three books were written in the shadow of the rebuilt temple, and were given to encourage the people in building. Zechariah is a difficult book, described as obscure by jerome translator of the latin vulgate, yet it is the most quoted section of the prophets in the passion narratives of the gospels. Zechariah is also one of the most devotional of the prophetic books, dwelling more completely on the person and work of christ than any other of the prophetic writings. The book of zechariah, attributed to the hebrew prophet zechariah, is included in the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible. The book of zechariah is set initially in 520 bce, some twenty years after the first jews returned from exile in babylon to the region of judah yehud. Three months later two months to the day after the foundation of the temple was again laid. Therefore, the book of zechariah is also about the prayer movement in jerusalem. But unfortunately we came to the end of that book and now we need to move on to something else. Here we see the pattern for coming to jesus and true repentance. Zechariah is a commonly used name in the old testament and means the lord remembers, a meaning that contributes to the hope of the messiahs first and second coming prophesied in zechariahs book. May 01, 2001 this book is about zechariah who was a prophet during the rebuilding of the second temple.
Ministry magazine seven reasons for studying the book of. Do not permit the difficult parts to blind you to the great passages of comfort and assurance that are given in his prophecy. They are literally ages apart even though they were given to the same people at the same time. Zechariah verse by verse teaching in the book of zechariah. Zechariah is a book filled with highly figurative passages that have led to wild and fanciful interpretations destructive to the soul. Verse by verse teaching through the book of genesis. But to do this, a satisfactory method of analysis must be found. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah.
This chapter deals with a question from the jews at bethel about keeping a certain fast day. After the start of the book in verse 1, zechariah began his book with a short speech in verses 26. Study guide for zechariah 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Zechariah s prophecies took place during the reign of darius the great, and were contemporary with haggai in a post exilic world after the fall of jerusalem in 5876 bc. Zechariah reformed expository commentaries kindle edition by phillips, richard d download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Zechariahs ministry took place during the reign of darius the great zechariah 1. An introduction to the book of zechariah an argument of the book of zechariah j. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. In addition the canonical history of the book of zechariah has always included all fourteen chapters in the book. Written in 520 bc to the jews returning from the babylonian exile, zechariah encourages and exhorts gods people by laying out. Study an entire book of the bible alone or in a group.
The development of zechariah and its role within the twelve x this first volume focuses on the composition of zechariah. Zechariah zechariah has been called the temple builder and the seer robinson. Zechariah, like jeremiah and ezekiel was a priest as well as a prophet. They definitely knew each other and prophesied to the same people at the same period of time. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah harbor bible. Zechariah, on the other hand, experienced god through visions.
Zechariah chapters a call to return to the lord youtube. Three other books should be read in connection with this study. The book of zechariah contains numerous references to the books in the hebrew canon and without proper study the mention of them can cause confusion. The last chapter depicts peoples from all over the world coming to worship god, who desires that all people follow him. Zechariahs prophecies took place during the reign of darius the great, and were contemporary with haggai in a post exilic world after the fall of jerusalem in 5876 bc. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. The book of zechariah records the prophetic message of zechariah to the community that had returned to jerusalem after the babylonian exile and was charged with rebuilding the temple and city. In this book, zechariahs visions foster hope in the future promise of the messianic kingdom and challenge israel after the exile to remain faithful to.
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