Introduction:
Introduction Zechariah ranks next to Daniel in the Old Testament in telling about the future. Zechariah tells us more about the coming Messiah than any other prophet except Isaiah.
Who was Zechariah?:
Who was Zechariah? “Zechariah” means “Jehovah remembers.” Zechariah was born in Babylon and returned in the first wave of 535 B.C. under Zerubbabel’s leadership. His father was Berechiah , and his grandfather was Iddo , who may be the priest mentioned in Neh. 12:4.
When did Zechariah deliver his prophecies?:
When did Zechariah deliver his prophecies? The date was 520 B.C. Zechariah began prophesying two months after Haggai. Zechariah's last dated prophecy is 2 years after his first. < Chapters 9-14 are undated and may be as late as 480 B.C.
What is the primary message of Zechariah?:
What is the primary message of Zechariah? The themes of Zechariah are… Glorification of Zion Overthrow of Israel’s Enemies Universal Reign of the Messiah
What would an overview of Zechariah look like?:
What would an overview of Zechariah look like? A. Call to Repentance (1:1-6) B. Visions of Future (1:7 - 6:15) C. Question of Fasting (7, 8) Israel's Future Deliverance and Reign of Christ (9 - 14) or A. Visions (1-8) B. Verbal Prophecies (9-14)
Messianic Teachings:
Messianic Teachings A. Christ is God's servant (3:8) B. Christ is the Branch (3:8) C. Christ's millennial reign (6:12, 13) Christ's entry into Jerusalem (9:9 [Matt. 21:4, 5]) E. Christ is the shepherd (9:16; 11:11)
Messianic Teachings:
Messianic Teachings Christ would be betrayed for 30 pieces of silver (11:12, 13 [Mat. 27:9]) Christ would be pierced (12:10 [John 19:37]) Christ's crucifixion (13:6, 7 [John 1:11; 16:32]) Christ's second advent (14:1-21 [Acts 1:11; Rev. 22:1, 5])