E460 Navigating The Bible: Zechariah

Rejoice, oh people of Zion. Shout in Rejoice, oh people of Zion. Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem. Look, triumph, O people of Jerusalem. Look, triumph, O people of Jerusalem. Look, your king is coming [music] to you. He your king is coming [music] to you. He your king is coming [music] to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is is righteous and victorious, yet he is is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey, [music] humble, riding on a donkey, [music] humble, riding on a donkey, [music] riding on a donkey's colt. riding on a donkey's colt. riding on a donkey's colt. Zechariah 9:9. In my opinion, Zechariah is a diamond In my opinion, Zechariah is a diamond [music] of a book. [music] of a book. [music] of a book. It has so many facets to [music] it, so It has so many facets to [music] it, so It has so many facets to [music] it, so many ways to approach it, angles to look many ways to approach it, angles to look many ways to approach it, angles to look at it, and points of emphasis, and at it, and points of emphasis, and at it, and points of emphasis, and things [music] to teach. Really, it is a things [music] to teach. Really, it is a things [music] to teach. Really, it is a completely completely completely full and engaging book. Last week we full and engaging book. Last week we full and engaging book. Last week we talked about Haggi [music] and Zechariah talked about Haggi [music] and Zechariah talked about Haggi [music] and Zechariah is a partner book. We are still in the is a partner book. We are still in the is a partner book. We are still in the post exelic period talking about post exelic period talking about post exelic period talking about rebuilding the temple. [music] But rebuilding the temple. [music] But rebuilding the temple. [music] But Zechariah covers a lot of ground. It Zechariah covers a lot of ground. It Zechariah covers a lot of ground. It talks about returning [music] talks about returning [music] talks about returning [music] to the Lord. It talks about repentance.

to the Lord. It talks about repentance. to the Lord. It talks about repentance. There are chapters of visions we haven't There are chapters of visions we haven't There are chapters of visions we haven't really seen the like of since Daniel and really seen the like of since Daniel and really seen the like of since Daniel and Ezekiel. Ezekiel. Ezekiel. There are are calls to justice and There are are calls to justice and There are are calls to justice and mercy. There are promises of blessings mercy. There are promises of blessings mercy. There are promises of blessings [music] [music] [music] and a beautiful look ahead to the coming and a beautiful look ahead to the coming and a beautiful look ahead to the coming Messiah and the second advent still to Messiah and the second advent still to Messiah and the second advent still to come. come. come. As I said, this is an incredibly rich As I said, this is an incredibly rich As I said, this is an incredibly rich multiaceted book. To help us navigate it multiaceted book. To help us navigate it multiaceted book. To help us navigate it is Dr. Andrew Hill, a professor of Old is Dr. Andrew Hill, a professor of Old is Dr. Andrew Hill, a professor of Old Testament ameritus at Wheaten College Testament ameritus at Wheaten College Testament ameritus at Wheaten College and author of a commentary on Zechariah. and author of a commentary on Zechariah. and author of a commentary on Zechariah. My name is Jason Wland and this is My name is Jason Wland and this is My name is Jason Wland and this is doable disciplehip navigating the Bible. doable disciplehip navigating the Bible. doable disciplehip navigating the Bible. Zechariah. All right. I'm joined here today by Dr. All right. I'm joined here today by Dr. Andrew Hill. Andrew, thank you for being Andrew Hill. Andrew, thank you for being Andrew Hill. Andrew, thank you for being here and being our guide as we navigate here and being our guide as we navigate here and being our guide as we navigate the waters through uh Zechariah.

the waters through uh Zechariah. the waters through uh Zechariah. >> Well, thank you for the invitation. I >> Well, thank you for the invitation. I >> Well, thank you for the invitation. I appreciate the chance to just learn more appreciate the chance to just learn more appreciate the chance to just learn more uh about who God is, what he's doing in uh about who God is, what he's doing in uh about who God is, what he's doing in the world through our through our lens the world through our through our lens the world through our through our lens of of the prophet Zechariah. I know of of the prophet Zechariah. I know of of the prophet Zechariah. I know you've already done some work in these you've already done some work in these you've already done some work in these other what I call booklets. Yeah. other what I call booklets. Yeah. other what I call booklets. Yeah. They're focused studies, these 12 little They're focused studies, these 12 little They're focused studies, these 12 little booklets of of the scroll of the booklets of of the scroll of the booklets of of the scroll of the prophets or the minor prophets. And so prophets or the minor prophets. And so prophets or the minor prophets. And so we have a chance to to learn about we have a chance to to learn about we have a chance to to learn about Zachchariah's perspective. Zachchariah's perspective. Zachchariah's perspective. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> On God's story. >> On God's story. >> On God's story. >> Yeah. I'm I'm thrilled to be getting to >> Yeah. I'm I'm thrilled to be getting to >> Yeah. I'm I'm thrilled to be getting to this. It's I mean, it's exciting. We are this. It's I mean, it's exciting. We are this. It's I mean, it's exciting. We are nearing the end of the Old Testament nearing the end of the Old Testament nearing the end of the Old Testament now. We only have one book to go after now. We only have one book to go after now. We only have one book to go after this. And even at at first glance, what this. And even at at first glance, what this. And even at at first glance, what we see pretty early pretty quickly with we see pretty early pretty quickly with we see pretty early pretty quickly with Zechariah is it's a a little bit longer Zechariah is it's a a little bit longer Zechariah is it's a a little bit longer than most of the other minor prophet than most of the other minor prophet than most of the other minor prophet books that we've been in. books that we've been in. books that we've been in. As you said, we've kind of been enjoying As you said, we've kind of been enjoying As you said, we've kind of been enjoying these booklets through and then we get these booklets through and then we get these booklets through and then we get to Zechariah and we're like, "Oh yeah, I to Zechariah and we're like, "Oh yeah, I to Zechariah and we're like, "Oh yeah, I forgot that books of the Bible used to forgot that books of the Bible used to forgot that books of the Bible used to be kind of long and now we're getting be kind of long and now we're getting be kind of long and now we're getting back into that." Uh so so uh so let's back into that." Uh so so uh so let's back into that." Uh so so uh so let's kind of set the table a little bit for kind of set the table a little bit for kind of set the table a little bit for what we're talking about here with what we're talking about here with what we're talking about here with Zechariah. Um do we know who wrote the Zechariah. Um do we know who wrote the Zechariah. Um do we know who wrote the book of Zechariah and when it was book of Zechariah and when it was book of Zechariah and when it was written? And how does knowing these written? And how does knowing these written? And how does knowing these things affect how we read this book?

things affect how we read this book? things affect how we read this book? Well, the prophetic literature of the Well, the prophetic literature of the Well, the prophetic literature of the Bible is uh formulaic uh in some Bible is uh formulaic uh in some Bible is uh formulaic uh in some measure, especially opening sentences, measure, especially opening sentences, measure, especially opening sentences, opening paragraphs, there's these opening paragraphs, there's these opening paragraphs, there's these technical expressions. In the case of technical expressions. In the case of technical expressions. In the case of Zachchariah, the word of the Lord came Zachchariah, the word of the Lord came Zachchariah, the word of the Lord came and you get the personal name. and you get the personal name. and you get the personal name. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Zachchariah. >> Zachchariah. >> Zachchariah. This is a a formula that indicates that This is a a formula that indicates that This is a a formula that indicates that this person, this individual named this person, this individual named this person, this individual named Zachchariah was the receiver of God's Zachchariah was the receiver of God's Zachchariah was the receiver of God's message and presumably the author of the message and presumably the author of the message and presumably the author of the booklet that bears his name. Uh if he booklet that bears his name. Uh if he booklet that bears his name. Uh if he didn't write it, he may have dictated it didn't write it, he may have dictated it didn't write it, he may have dictated it to a to a scribe like Jeremiah and his to a to a scribe like Jeremiah and his to a to a scribe like Jeremiah and his Emanuencis. Emanuencis. Emanuencis. But I'm I'm of the persuasion that this But I'm I'm of the persuasion that this But I'm I'm of the persuasion that this expression, the word of the Lord came to expression, the word of the Lord came to expression, the word of the Lord came to Zachchariah, Zachchariah, Zachchariah, is both a statement of reception of is both a statement of reception of is both a statement of reception of divine message and then his penning his divine message and then his penning his divine message and then his penning his authorship of that particular message to authorship of that particular message to authorship of that particular message to his uh target audience. And there's a his uh target audience. And there's a his uh target audience. And there's a there's a very definite target audience there's a very definite target audience there's a very definite target audience for this book.

for this book. for this book. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Who are those people? Who are those people? Who are those people? Well, those people are recently returned Well, those people are recently returned Well, those people are recently returned former captives, former captives, former captives, descendants of captives in the descendants of captives in the descendants of captives in the Babylonian Babylonian Babylonian uh um uh um uh um captivity of the Hebrew people. Uh it's captivity of the Hebrew people. Uh it's captivity of the Hebrew people. Uh it's a long and sad story a long and sad story a long and sad story >> as we think about what God had to do to >> as we think about what God had to do to >> as we think about what God had to do to punish his people for their sin of punish his people for their sin of punish his people for their sin of idolatry especially. idolatry especially. idolatry especially. But they're back. But they're back. But they're back. >> Yeah. And Zachchariah >> Yeah. And Zachchariah >> Yeah. And Zachchariah is uh reminding us that is uh reminding us that is uh reminding us that God did what he promised. He brought his God did what he promised. He brought his God did what he promised. He brought his people back out of captivity. Uh he's people back out of captivity. Uh he's people back out of captivity. Uh he's he's made good on his word. And so we he's made good on his word. And so we he's made good on his word. And so we want to recognize that piece of the want to recognize that piece of the want to recognize that piece of the story. We also learn that this prophet story. We also learn that this prophet story. We also learn that this prophet was a priest. We learn in the book of was a priest. We learn in the book of was a priest. We learn in the book of Ezra that his family is a family from Ezra that his family is a family from Ezra that his family is a family from the tribe of Levi. the tribe of Levi. the tribe of Levi. And so what better person to lead a a And so what better person to lead a a And so what better person to lead a a spiritual renewal of God's people who spiritual renewal of God's people who spiritual renewal of God's people who have come back have come back have come back >> from exile. This includes the leadership >> from exile. This includes the leadership >> from exile. This includes the leadership >> and those who probably were not exiled >> and those who probably were not exiled >> and those who probably were not exiled but remained in the land. And uh but remained in the land. And uh but remained in the land. And uh God's going to deal with them God's going to deal with them God's going to deal with them graciously.

graciously. graciously. >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> [laughter] >> He's he's going to remind them of who he >> He's he's going to remind them of who he >> He's he's going to remind them of who he is and what he what he plans for them in is and what he what he plans for them in is and what he what he plans for them in terms of the good that he wants to do terms of the good that he wants to do terms of the good that he wants to do for Jerusalem is what he says through for Jerusalem is what he says through for Jerusalem is what he says through the prophet. the prophet. the prophet. >> Yes. So last week we talked about Haggi. >> Yes. So last week we talked about Haggi. >> Yes. So last week we talked about Haggi. What is the relationship between Haggi What is the relationship between Haggi What is the relationship between Haggi and Zechariah? and Zechariah? and Zechariah? >> Good question. Both of them, both of >> Good question. Both of them, both of >> Good question. Both of them, both of these prophets date their oracles, their these prophets date their oracles, their these prophets date their oracles, their prophecies to a very particular years. prophecies to a very particular years. prophecies to a very particular years. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> In the reign of the Persian king. >> In the reign of the Persian king. >> In the reign of the Persian king. >> It's unusual. >> It's unusual. >> It's unusual. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Um >> Um >> Um the prophet Isaiah saw a special place the prophet Isaiah saw a special place the prophet Isaiah saw a special place for the Persians in God's work with his for the Persians in God's work with his for the Persians in God's work with his people. M people. M people. M >> and I think that's why Zachchariah and >> and I think that's why Zachchariah and >> and I think that's why Zachchariah and Hagai, Hagai, Hagai, they choose to date their oracles, their they choose to date their oracles, their they choose to date their oracles, their prophecies, their sermons, their prophecies, their sermons, their prophecies, their sermons, their teaching to the um to the very specific teaching to the um to the very specific teaching to the um to the very specific year of reign of Darius, year of reign of Darius, year of reign of Darius, >> king of Persia, because God is going to >> king of Persia, because God is going to >> king of Persia, because God is going to use the Persians to get some things done use the Persians to get some things done use the Persians to get some things done in his program of redemption, including in his program of redemption, including in his program of redemption, including under Cyrus under Cyrus under Cyrus getting those people back in the and and getting those people back in the and and getting those people back in the and and then under Darius getting a second then under Darius getting a second then under Darius getting a second temple rebuilt.

temple rebuilt. temple rebuilt. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And that's significant that second >> And that's significant that second >> And that's significant that second temple uh project. Hagai is the prophet temple uh project. Hagai is the prophet temple uh project. Hagai is the prophet of the second temple. Build it people. of the second temple. Build it people. of the second temple. Build it people. Get it done. Get it done. Get it done. Get this build. Um and so he's working on the physical Um and so he's working on the physical plant so to speak plant so to speak plant so to speak >> uh of the temple. Zachchariah is a >> uh of the temple. Zachchariah is a >> uh of the temple. Zachchariah is a complimentary prophet. They're companion complimentary prophet. They're companion complimentary prophet. They're companion prophets. I call them a tag team. They prophets. I call them a tag team. They prophets. I call them a tag team. They work in tandem. work in tandem. work in tandem. >> Zachchariah is going to call the people >> Zachchariah is going to call the people >> Zachchariah is going to call the people to build their hearts in relationship to to build their hearts in relationship to to build their hearts in relationship to God. God. God. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> So, build the temple. Get the get the >> So, build the temple. Get the get the >> So, build the temple. Get the get the building up. Zachchariah. Uh don't building up. Zachchariah. Uh don't building up. Zachchariah. Uh don't forget about your heart. Build your forget about your heart. Build your forget about your heart. Build your heart up. Get in right relationship with heart up. Get in right relationship with heart up. Get in right relationship with God. Then you can offer right worship God. Then you can offer right worship God. Then you can offer right worship and you can serve him the way he and you can serve him the way he and you can serve him the way he expects. expects. expects. Yeah, it's very evident that these two Yeah, it's very evident that these two Yeah, it's very evident that these two are related in no way other I mean are related in no way other I mean are related in no way other I mean specifically because of the of the specifically because of the of the specifically because of the of the people that they were talking with the people that they were talking with the people that they were talking with the context but also I I find I find it context but also I I find I find it context but also I I find I find it fascinating their their interest in fascinating their their interest in fascinating their their interest in dates you know we talked about this in dates you know we talked about this in dates you know we talked about this in the Haggi or Haggi conversation how it the Haggi or Haggi conversation how it the Haggi or Haggi conversation how it was how there's all these emphasis on was how there's all these emphasis on was how there's all these emphasis on dates on August 29th on on October 17th dates on August 29th on on October 17th dates on August 29th on on October 17th and then we pick that up again with and then we pick that up again with and then we pick that up again with Zechariah when it says in three months Zechariah when it says in three months Zechariah when it says in three months later on February the 15th the Lord sent later on February the 15th the Lord sent later on February the 15th the Lord sent another message to the prophet another message to the prophet another message to the prophet Zechariah. It's just I find that Zechariah. It's just I find that Zechariah. It's just I find that fascinating. It's like one of the only

fascinating. It's like one of the only fascinating. It's like one of the only places in the Bible that has these places in the Bible that has these places in the Bible that has these specific dates this happened. >> Yeah. And it's it's another way for God >> Yeah. And it's it's another way for God to demonstrate that he is ultimately to demonstrate that he is ultimately to demonstrate that he is ultimately sovereign. sovereign. sovereign. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> That he's the one orchestrating all of >> That he's the one orchestrating all of >> That he's the one orchestrating all of this whether we see it or not. Uh, and this whether we see it or not. Uh, and this whether we see it or not. Uh, and here's a place where we see it. here's a place where we see it. here's a place where we see it. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Right down to the day. >> Right down to the day. >> Right down to the day. >> Right down to the day. And >> Right down to the day. And >> Right down to the day. And >> God has a program. God has something in >> God has a program. God has something in >> God has a program. God has something in mind that he's going to get done. And mind that he's going to get done. And mind that he's going to get done. And here it is. And Zachchariah helps us here it is. And Zachchariah helps us here it is. And Zachchariah helps us understand understand understand this movement of God bringing his people this movement of God bringing his people this movement of God bringing his people back, establishing temple worship again, back, establishing temple worship again, back, establishing temple worship again, and setting up the New Testament. H and setting up the New Testament. H and setting up the New Testament. H let's then get to what is typically the let's then get to what is typically the let's then get to what is typically the hardest question of of the conversation. hardest question of of the conversation. hardest question of of the conversation. How would you describe this book in one How would you describe this book in one How would you describe this book in one sentence? sentence? sentence? >> I know. I saw that. I wondered, do I >> I know. I saw that. I wondered, do I >> I know. I saw that. I wondered, do I really have to try [laughter] to do really have to try [laughter] to do really have to try [laughter] to do that?

that? that? >> It can be a run-on sentence. I've had >> It can be a run-on sentence. I've had >> It can be a run-on sentence. I've had plenty of those. plenty of those. plenty of those. >> That's what I wondered. Could I could I >> That's what I wondered. Could I could I >> That's what I wondered. Could I could I use a Pauline type sentence over for a use a Pauline type sentence over for a use a Pauline type sentence over for a half a page or even more? half a page or even more? half a page or even more? >> Yeah. [laughter] >> Yeah. [laughter] >> Yeah. [laughter] >> And and and so we'll we'll see. >> And and and so we'll we'll see. >> And and and so we'll we'll see. But here's here's my attempt at it But here's here's my attempt at it But here's here's my attempt at it because I think it's good for us to because I think it's good for us to because I think it's good for us to distill. distill. distill. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And and to uh summarize >> And and to uh summarize >> And and to uh summarize um and uh it's a good exercise. And so um and uh it's a good exercise. And so um and uh it's a good exercise. And so for for me uh here's my sentence. The for for me uh here's my sentence. The for for me uh here's my sentence. The booklet of Zechariah is a tract for booklet of Zechariah is a tract for booklet of Zechariah is a tract for troubled times troubled times troubled times >> that summons the Hebrew community living >> that summons the Hebrew community living >> that summons the Hebrew community living in postilic Judah to repentance and in postilic Judah to repentance and in postilic Judah to repentance and spiritual renewal in preparation for the spiritual renewal in preparation for the spiritual renewal in preparation for the worship of God worship of God worship of God >> in the second temple being built in >> in the second temple being built in >> in the second temple being built in Jerusalem. >> I love that. That sets the tone >> I love that. That sets the tone perfectly and that really like then perfectly and that really like then perfectly and that really like then helps us kind of get to the next helps us kind of get to the next helps us kind of get to the next question that we want to talk about question that we want to talk about question that we want to talk about which is what actually is happening which is what actually is happening which is what actually is happening through the course of this book. We've through the course of this book. We've through the course of this book. We've put the context in place that we're put the context in place that we're put the context in place that we're talking about this post- exelic period talking about this post- exelic period talking about this post- exelic period that we're talking about the call to not that we're talking about the call to not that we're talking about the call to not just rebuild the temple but also to just rebuild the temple but also to just rebuild the temple but also to restore our hearts for God. So what is restore our hearts for God. So what is restore our hearts for God. So what is happening as as I mentioned at the happening as as I mentioned at the happening as as I mentioned at the beginning it's a little it's a book beginning it's a little it's a book beginning it's a little it's a book that's a little bit on the longer side that's a little bit on the longer side that's a little bit on the longer side for the minor prophets. We got 14 for the minor prophets. We got 14 for the minor prophets. We got 14 chapters here. So what is the trajectory chapters here. So what is the trajectory chapters here. So what is the trajectory that we see Zechariah take us from

that we see Zechariah take us from that we see Zechariah take us from chapter 1 through chapter 14. chapter 1 through chapter 14. chapter 1 through chapter 14. >> Well um we can talk about it in terms of >> Well um we can talk about it in terms of >> Well um we can talk about it in terms of the kind of literature that's there. Uh the kind of literature that's there. Uh the kind of literature that's there. Uh you've got um introduction you've got um introduction you've got um introduction and then we we dive right into a series and then we we dive right into a series and then we we dive right into a series of visions. Yeah. of visions. Yeah. of visions. Yeah. >> That are that are pretty unusual and and >> That are that are pretty unusual and and >> That are that are pretty unusual and and somewhat uh obscure. somewhat uh obscure. somewhat uh obscure. >> Uh and then we get two chapters. >> Uh and then we get two chapters. >> Uh and then we get two chapters. Chapters seven and 8. We get two Chapters seven and 8. We get two Chapters seven and 8. We get two chapters of instruction really based on chapters of instruction really based on chapters of instruction really based on Mosaic code. So chapters 2 to six, a Mosaic code. So chapters 2 to six, a Mosaic code. So chapters 2 to six, a series of visions, series of visions, series of visions, kind of streaming visions. He this is kind of streaming visions. He this is kind of streaming visions. He this is like almost like a one night experience. like almost like a one night experience. like almost like a one night experience. And he keeps looking up and seeing these And he keeps looking up and seeing these And he keeps looking up and seeing these these visions [laughter] crossed these visions [laughter] crossed these visions [laughter] crossed >> in his his his uh mind and in his view. >> in his his his uh mind and in his view. >> in his his his uh mind and in his view. [snorts] And then um after the two [snorts] And then um after the two [snorts] And then um after the two sermons, chapter 7 and chapter 8, sermons, chapter 7 and chapter 8, sermons, chapter 7 and chapter 8, there's a two oracles, two prophecies there's a two oracles, two prophecies there's a two oracles, two prophecies that are very kaleidoscopic.

that are very kaleidoscopic. that are very kaleidoscopic. These are probably the more difficult These are probably the more difficult These are probably the more difficult passages of the booklet of Zechariah passages of the booklet of Zechariah passages of the booklet of Zechariah because the prophet takes us from the because the prophet takes us from the because the prophet takes us from the immediate to first advent immediate to first advent immediate to first advent uh uh uh revelation and and prophecy in terms of revelation and and prophecy in terms of revelation and and prophecy in terms of the Messiah, but he also blends in the Messiah, but he also blends in the Messiah, but he also blends in second advent second advent second advent >> kingdom, day of the Lord, uh revelation. >> kingdom, day of the Lord, uh revelation. >> kingdom, day of the Lord, uh revelation. And so it's really hard to sort that out And so it's really hard to sort that out And so it's really hard to sort that out at times. Where are we located? Are we at times. Where are we located? Are we at times. Where are we located? Are we now? Are we in the near future? Or are now? Are we in the near future? Or are now? Are we in the near future? Or are we are in the distant future? we are in the distant future? we are in the distant future? And it's it's a blur. And it's it's a blur. And it's it's a blur. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> We're privileged as Christians having >> We're privileged as Christians having >> We're privileged as Christians having second testament, New Testament. As we second testament, New Testament. As we second testament, New Testament. As we look back at First Testament, we can look back at First Testament, we can look back at First Testament, we can separate this out and say, "Aha, separate this out and say, "Aha, separate this out and say, "Aha, >> there's first advent. This is Jesus >> there's first advent. This is Jesus >> there's first advent. This is Jesus coming as suffering servant. coming as suffering servant. coming as suffering servant. Aha, ruling king. Here's second advent.

Aha, ruling king. Here's second advent. Aha, ruling king. Here's second advent. And we begin to see a pattern, a And we begin to see a pattern, a And we begin to see a pattern, a structure, a rhythm of what God's doing. structure, a rhythm of what God's doing. structure, a rhythm of what God's doing. Um, this is all one blur for the the Um, this is all one blur for the the Um, this is all one blur for the the Hebrew people prior to the ministry of Hebrew people prior to the ministry of Hebrew people prior to the ministry of John the Baptist as the forerunner of of John the Baptist as the forerunner of of John the Baptist as the forerunner of of Jesus. So, Jesus. So, Jesus. So, we need to be grateful. we need to be grateful. we need to be grateful. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. that that we sit in somewhat of a that that we sit in somewhat of a that that we sit in somewhat of a privileged seat as we look at God's plan privileged seat as we look at God's plan privileged seat as we look at God's plan of redemption across the ages. The flow of redemption across the ages. The flow of redemption across the ages. The flow of the book, I see it as rebuke. of the book, I see it as rebuke. of the book, I see it as rebuke. >> Open. We open up with rebuke and that >> Open. We open up with rebuke and that >> Open. We open up with rebuke and that leads to instruction leads to instruction leads to instruction called repentance. called repentance. called repentance. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And then we're going to encourage the >> And then we're going to encourage the >> And then we're going to encourage the people of God. Chapter 1 verse 13 talks people of God. Chapter 1 verse 13 talks people of God. Chapter 1 verse 13 talks about about about this angel who received words of comfort this angel who received words of comfort this angel who received words of comfort and encouragement to pass on to and encouragement to pass on to and encouragement to pass on to Zachchariah for him to pass on to the Zachchariah for him to pass on to the Zachchariah for him to pass on to the people. Uh so there's a very pastoral people. Uh so there's a very pastoral people. Uh so there's a very pastoral tone to the book tone to the book tone to the book >> even though we don't always see that >> even though we don't always see that >> even though we don't always see that because it's so busy with visions and because it's so busy with visions and because it's so busy with visions and instruction and oracles about the instruction and oracles about the instruction and oracles about the future. But there's a there's a there's future. But there's a there's a there's future. But there's a there's a there's a pastoral care that's going on in the a pastoral care that's going on in the a pastoral care that's going on in the book and Zachariah brings that to the book and Zachariah brings that to the book and Zachariah brings that to the people. And I think I think the whole people. And I think I think the whole people. And I think I think the whole idea of kaleidoscope, kaleidoscopic idea of kaleidoscope, kaleidoscopic idea of kaleidoscope, kaleidoscopic literature is you talked about the fun literature is you talked about the fun literature is you talked about the fun part.

part. part. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> I mean God has a variety of ways, means, >> I mean God has a variety of ways, means, >> I mean God has a variety of ways, means, mechanisms to get our attention and to mechanisms to get our attention and to mechanisms to get our attention and to help us understand what he's doing. And help us understand what he's doing. And help us understand what he's doing. And here's one of them. here's one of them. here's one of them. >> He he presents this program uh that that >> He he presents this program uh that that >> He he presents this program uh that that Zechariah is going to reveal to his Zechariah is going to reveal to his Zechariah is going to reveal to his people in such a way that people in such a way that people in such a way that it's not fully linear. it's not fully linear. it's not fully linear. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And we need to, you know, sort some >> And we need to, you know, sort some >> And we need to, you know, sort some things out and seek the help of God and things out and seek the help of God and things out and seek the help of God and understanding. And and I think there's understanding. And and I think there's understanding. And and I think there's value in that. It it causes us to kind value in that. It it causes us to kind value in that. It it causes us to kind of dig and probe and search. Um, the of dig and probe and search. Um, the of dig and probe and search. Um, the psalmist says, "Great are the things of psalmist says, "Great are the things of psalmist says, "Great are the things of the the works of the Lord, studied by the the works of the Lord, studied by the the works of the Lord, studied by all those who delight in them." And it all those who delight in them." And it all those who delight in them." And it seems to me that this kind of teases our seems to me that this kind of teases our seems to me that this kind of teases our our our interest and curiosity to really our our interest and curiosity to really our our interest and curiosity to really get into the the story, the great works get into the the story, the great works get into the the story, the great works of God and learn about what he's doing.

of God and learn about what he's doing. of God and learn about what he's doing. >> It's it's it's really is this unique >> It's it's it's really is this unique >> It's it's it's really is this unique diamond of a book. And I use that word diamond of a book. And I use that word diamond of a book. And I use that word diamond specifically because a diamond diamond specifically because a diamond diamond specifically because a diamond has all these different facets to it. has all these different facets to it. has all these different facets to it. There's lots of different, you know, There's lots of different, you know, There's lots of different, you know, angles and ways that you can look at the angles and ways that you can look at the angles and ways that you can look at the gleam and shimmer of a diamond. And and gleam and shimmer of a diamond. And and gleam and shimmer of a diamond. And and that's what I think of when I think of that's what I think of when I think of that's what I think of when I think of Zechariah because as you said, like Zechariah because as you said, like Zechariah because as you said, like there's just so many different elements there's just so many different elements there's just so many different elements that are that he's engaging with here. that are that he's engaging with here. that are that he's engaging with here. You know, it starts with this rebuke, You know, it starts with this rebuke, You know, it starts with this rebuke, but also this call to repentance, this but also this call to repentance, this but also this call to repentance, this call to the restoration of the heart. call to the restoration of the heart. call to the restoration of the heart. You know, I mean, the book starts You know, I mean, the book starts You know, I mean, the book starts chapter or verse three, return to me and chapter or verse three, return to me and chapter or verse three, return to me and I will return to you. So, it's starting I will return to you. So, it's starting I will return to you. So, it's starting with with that idea and then we get this with with that idea and then we get this with with that idea and then we get this rebuke. But then, as you said, we get rebuke. But then, as you said, we get rebuke. But then, as you said, we get all into all these visions and you can't all into all these visions and you can't all into all these visions and you can't read these visions. I feel like at least read these visions. I feel like at least read these visions. I feel like at least per I guess I should say I couldn't read per I guess I should say I couldn't read per I guess I should say I couldn't read these visions and not be reminded of these visions and not be reminded of these visions and not be reminded of like Ezekiel or Daniel going back to you like Ezekiel or Daniel going back to you like Ezekiel or Daniel going back to you know these types of visions that we have know these types of visions that we have know these types of visions that we have seen or read about before and it's just seen or read about before and it's just seen or read about before and it's just very different than the visions we've very different than the visions we've very different than the visions we've seen from the other minor prophet books seen from the other minor prophet books seen from the other minor prophet books which are a bit more about about a which are a bit more about about a which are a bit more about about a coming doom and destruction or or coming doom and destruction or or coming doom and destruction or or judgment on different people. We don't judgment on different people. We don't judgment on different people. We don't see that as much. We get, as you said,

see that as much. We get, as you said, see that as much. We get, as you said, had mentioned, we get that a little bit had mentioned, we get that a little bit had mentioned, we get that a little bit more in chapter 9 where it's this more in chapter 9 where it's this more in chapter 9 where it's this judgment against Israel's enemies, but judgment against Israel's enemies, but judgment against Israel's enemies, but the whole rest then kind of focuses in the whole rest then kind of focuses in the whole rest then kind of focuses in on this, as you said, the second advent, on this, as you said, the second advent, on this, as you said, the second advent, this coming of Christ, looking ahead. this coming of Christ, looking ahead. this coming of Christ, looking ahead. And so, I just I find this book And so, I just I find this book And so, I just I find this book fascinating and all the different little fascinating and all the different little fascinating and all the different little angles that you look at it and it's angles that you look at it and it's angles that you look at it and it's pointing to all these different things. pointing to all these different things. pointing to all these different things. Very good. And uh you make me think of Very good. And uh you make me think of Very good. And uh you make me think of something else that that I think's something else that that I think's something else that that I think's important about this book, this booklet. important about this book, this booklet. important about this book, this booklet. Um there's a cosmic dimension to this. Um there's a cosmic dimension to this. Um there's a cosmic dimension to this. >> We we have a lot of angelic >> We we have a lot of angelic >> We we have a lot of angelic intervention. intervention. intervention. Zachchariah is in the presence of an Zachchariah is in the presence of an Zachchariah is in the presence of an angel for the first half of the book. angel for the first half of the book. angel for the first half of the book. this interpreting angels helping this interpreting angels helping this interpreting angels helping understand what what these visions mean understand what what these visions mean understand what what these visions mean and what they're all about. And to me, and what they're all about. And to me, and what they're all about. And to me, it's another reminder that there's an it's another reminder that there's an it's another reminder that there's an unseen world. There's a world of angels. unseen world. There's a world of angels. unseen world. There's a world of angels. >> Yeah.

>> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> There's a world of spiritual warfare. >> There's a world of spiritual warfare. >> There's a world of spiritual warfare. Zechariah has a window into that to some Zechariah has a window into that to some Zechariah has a window into that to some extent. He he sees there's a cosmic side extent. He he sees there's a cosmic side extent. He he sees there's a cosmic side to who God is and what he's doing. And to who God is and what he's doing. And to who God is and what he's doing. And that too can be entrusted to God. that too can be entrusted to God. that too can be entrusted to God. He's in control of that realm. He uses He's in control of that realm. He uses He's in control of that realm. He uses that realm to his advantage. that realm to his advantage. that realm to his advantage. >> He has servants in that realm, including >> He has servants in that realm, including >> He has servants in that realm, including these angels that go out and these angels that go out and these angels that go out and >> they're scouts and they're doing >> they're scouts and they're doing >> they're scouts and they're doing reconnaissance reconnaissance reconnaissance uh across the earth and coming back and uh across the earth and coming back and uh across the earth and coming back and reporting. Uh that's another setup, I reporting. Uh that's another setup, I reporting. Uh that's another setup, I think, for the New Testament. think, for the New Testament. think, for the New Testament. >> Yeah. as we think about Jesus, his >> Yeah. as we think about Jesus, his >> Yeah. as we think about Jesus, his ministry, as we think about Paul and ministry, as we think about Paul and ministry, as we think about Paul and spiritual warfare and some of his letter spiritual warfare and some of his letter spiritual warfare and some of his letter writing. So, Zachchariah is laying writing. So, Zachchariah is laying writing. So, Zachchariah is laying foundation there, too. foundation there, too. foundation there, too. >> Let's get into the major themes of the >> Let's get into the major themes of the >> Let's get into the major themes of the book. Then, what would you say are some book. Then, what would you say are some book. Then, what would you say are some of the major themes that we see in of the major themes that we see in of the major themes that we see in Zechariah?

I think Messiah is a theme. I think Messiah is a theme. >> Zachchariah sees Messiah as a suffering >> Zachchariah sees Messiah as a suffering >> Zachchariah sees Messiah as a suffering shepherd. He sees him as a ruling king. shepherd. He sees him as a ruling king. shepherd. He sees him as a ruling king. And those are hard images. Those are And those are hard images. Those are And those are hard images. Those are hard uh portraits to put together. And hard uh portraits to put together. And hard uh portraits to put together. And the Hebrew people over time decided the Hebrew people over time decided the Hebrew people over time decided maybe there are two messiahs. H maybe there are two messiahs. H maybe there are two messiahs. H >> there's a there's a shepherd Messiah and >> there's a there's a shepherd Messiah and >> there's a there's a shepherd Messiah and there's a royal kingly Messiah, there's a royal kingly Messiah, there's a royal kingly Messiah, a warrior Messiah. The church in light a warrior Messiah. The church in light a warrior Messiah. The church in light of the teaching of Jesus and Christian of the teaching of Jesus and Christian of the teaching of Jesus and Christian uh understanding that no, there's not uh understanding that no, there's not uh understanding that no, there's not two Messiahs. There's one Messiah, but two Messiahs. There's one Messiah, but two Messiahs. There's one Messiah, but he comes two times. he comes two times. he comes two times. >> Yeah. And in in that first coming, he's >> Yeah. And in in that first coming, he's >> Yeah. And in in that first coming, he's the the suffering servant that this the the the suffering servant that this the the the suffering servant that this the shepherd who struck down that Zechariah shepherd who struck down that Zechariah shepherd who struck down that Zechariah will talk about. Uh and then he will will talk about. Uh and then he will will talk about. Uh and then he will return again as ruling king. And return again as ruling king. And return again as ruling king. And Zechariah 14 sees he has that portrait Zechariah 14 sees he has that portrait Zechariah 14 sees he has that portrait for us as well.

for us as well. for us as well. >> And so um I think Messiah is a theme. I >> And so um I think Messiah is a theme. I >> And so um I think Messiah is a theme. I think God's ruled the nations think God's ruled the nations think God's ruled the nations >> is another theme. God is sovereign. We >> is another theme. God is sovereign. We >> is another theme. God is sovereign. We don't always see it. It's hard for us to don't always see it. It's hard for us to don't always see it. It's hard for us to believe sometimes that God is in control believe sometimes that God is in control believe sometimes that God is in control of what we see as chaos in the realm of of what we see as chaos in the realm of of what we see as chaos in the realm of of the nations, of the nations, of the nations, but it's there. but it's there. but it's there. >> But I think for me the central theme is >> But I think for me the central theme is >> But I think for me the central theme is temple and worship. temple and worship. temple and worship. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Get that temple up, prepare, get your >> Get that temple up, prepare, get your >> Get that temple up, prepare, get your hearts in right relationship to God. hearts in right relationship to God. hearts in right relationship to God. renew covenant so that you can offer God renew covenant so that you can offer God renew covenant so that you can offer God what he deserves, what he deserves, what he deserves, proper worship. proper worship. proper worship. >> And so, um, and it's hard for me to >> And so, um, and it's hard for me to >> And so, um, and it's hard for me to separate divine presence from from separate divine presence from from separate divine presence from from temple. Um, that whole the whole notion temple. Um, that whole the whole notion temple. Um, that whole the whole notion of having a place, a structure, first a of having a place, a structure, first a of having a place, a structure, first a tabernacle, then a temple that gets tabernacle, then a temple that gets tabernacle, then a temple that gets destroyed with the Babylonians, gets destroyed with the Babylonians, gets destroyed with the Babylonians, gets rebuilt under the Persians, rebuilt under the Persians, rebuilt under the Persians, refurbished by Herod.

refurbished by Herod. refurbished by Herod. Jesus in John 2 will remind us it was Jesus in John 2 will remind us it was Jesus in John 2 will remind us it was never about a building. never about a building. never about a building. >> It was always about a person. >> It was always about a person. >> It was always about a person. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And and so uh this is just further set >> And and so uh this is just further set >> And and so uh this is just further set up I think for the storyline that we'll up I think for the storyline that we'll up I think for the storyline that we'll get into in the New Testament. But I get into in the New Testament. But I get into in the New Testament. But I think temple think temple think temple is central for Hagai, for Zechariah, and is central for Hagai, for Zechariah, and is central for Hagai, for Zechariah, and you'll see for Malachi because Malachi you'll see for Malachi because Malachi you'll see for Malachi because Malachi is going to work on this corrupt is going to work on this corrupt is going to work on this corrupt priesthood. They got to they've got to priesthood. They got to they've got to priesthood. They got to they've got to have a reform movement. have a reform movement. have a reform movement. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Um so >> Um so >> Um so >> there's a lot of focus on that temple >> there's a lot of focus on that temple >> there's a lot of focus on that temple structure and the implications that it structure and the implications that it structure and the implications that it has for divine presence and ultimately has for divine presence and ultimately has for divine presence and ultimately for the person who is the temple of God, for the person who is the temple of God, for the person who is the temple of God, Jesus the Messiah. Jesus the Messiah. Jesus the Messiah. >> Yes. It's interesting to continue. >> Yes. It's interesting to continue. >> Yes. It's interesting to continue. I was just thinking about this. We're I was just thinking about this. We're I was just thinking about this. We're we're about to enter into this inter we're about to enter into this inter we're about to enter into this inter a Testament period where we have this a Testament period where we have this a Testament period where we have this period of, you know, silence, quote period of, you know, silence, quote period of, you know, silence, quote unquote. So, it's interesting that we unquote. So, it's interesting that we unquote. So, it's interesting that we have this focus on on the temple being have this focus on on the temple being have this focus on on the temple being rebuilt, on the restoring your heart, rebuilt, on the restoring your heart, rebuilt, on the restoring your heart, you know, all all of these things that you know, all all of these things that you know, all all of these things that God is calling us to him. All the while God is calling us to him. All the while God is calling us to him. All the while knowing that it's going to be, you know, knowing that it's going to be, you know, knowing that it's going to be, you know, a few hundred years before a few hundred years before a few hundred years before >> Jesus.

>> Jesus. >> Jesus. >> Yeah, I missed part of that. Um, >> Yeah, I missed part of that. Um, >> Yeah, I missed part of that. Um, >> sorry, let me ref let me repeat. I I I >> sorry, let me ref let me repeat. I I I >> sorry, let me ref let me repeat. I I I was just saying how we're about to enter was just saying how we're about to enter was just saying how we're about to enter that intertestament period that intertestament period that intertestament period >> and >> and >> and >> and we're going to have this period of, >> and we're going to have this period of, >> and we're going to have this period of, you know, quote, silence, you know, is you know, quote, silence, you know, is you know, quote, silence, you know, is is is how we kind of view, you know, of is is how we kind of view, you know, of is is how we kind of view, you know, of of waiting. And so we see these books of waiting. And so we see these books of waiting. And so we see these books that are leading up to, you know, God's that are leading up to, you know, God's that are leading up to, you know, God's calling to rebuild the temple, God's calling to rebuild the temple, God's calling to rebuild the temple, God's calling to refocus our hearts on him, calling to refocus our hearts on him, calling to refocus our hearts on him, his his call for his his call for his his call for restoration and the looking ahead. Him restoration and the looking ahead. Him restoration and the looking ahead. Him knowing, not the prophets knowing knowing, not the prophets knowing knowing, not the prophets knowing necessarily, but him knowing that, you necessarily, but him knowing that, you necessarily, but him knowing that, you know, it's going to be a few hundred know, it's going to be a few hundred know, it's going to be a few hundred years before Jesus, you know, years before Jesus, you know, years before Jesus, you know, before that New Testament period. before that New Testament period. before that New Testament period. And I'd like to think of that between And I'd like to think of that between And I'd like to think of that between the Testaments era. Uh you're right, we the Testaments era. Uh you're right, we the Testaments era. Uh you're right, we sometimes call that the period of sometimes call that the period of sometimes call that the period of silence, but there's still a believing silence, but there's still a believing silence, but there's still a believing people. people. people. >> Yeah. Yeah. They're still that core >> Yeah. Yeah. They're still that core >> Yeah. Yeah. They're still that core group for sure.

group for sure. group for sure. >> Yeah. And they're praying. >> Yeah. And they're praying. >> Yeah. And they're praying. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> They're waiting. They're worshiping. >> They're waiting. They're worshiping. >> They're waiting. They're worshiping. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> They have their doubts and and and >> They have their doubts and and and >> They have their doubts and and and fears. And so we want to recognize that fears. And so we want to recognize that fears. And so we want to recognize that God doesn't stop working with people. God doesn't stop working with people. God doesn't stop working with people. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> During that so-called silent period, >> During that so-called silent period, >> During that so-called silent period, >> for sure. [laughter] >> for sure. [laughter] >> for sure. [laughter] >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Let's then use those themes as as a >> Let's then use those themes as as a >> Let's then use those themes as as a springboard to talk about what this book springboard to talk about what this book springboard to talk about what this book teaches us about God. teaches us about God. teaches us about God. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Zechariah is is is a rich book Zechariah is is is a rich book Zechariah is is is a rich book theologically. You mentioned the fact theologically. You mentioned the fact theologically. You mentioned the fact that it's among the longer that it's among the longer that it's among the longer booklets of the 12 prophets and um so booklets of the 12 prophets and um so booklets of the 12 prophets and um so there's just more material that we have there's just more material that we have there's just more material that we have to more grist for us to uh work on as we to more grist for us to uh work on as we to more grist for us to uh work on as we think about who God is and and what think about who God is and and what think about who God is and and what Zachariah knows about this God. Um Zachariah knows about this God. Um Zachariah knows about this God. Um covenant, covenant, covenant, it gets mentioned it gets mentioned it gets mentioned God's a covenant maker. M God's a covenant maker. M God's a covenant maker. M >> God's a covenant keeper. Chapter 1, >> God's a covenant keeper. Chapter 1, >> God's a covenant keeper. Chapter 1, chapter 2, chapter 8. I I think that we chapter 2, chapter 8. I I think that we chapter 2, chapter 8. I I think that we learn something about God in terms of learn something about God in terms of learn something about God in terms of relationship from this book.

relationship from this book. relationship from this book. We're Christians. We're Christians. We're Christians. We're we're in this new covenant We're we're in this new covenant We're we're in this new covenant relationship. relationship. relationship. God doesn't stop the covenant God doesn't stop the covenant God doesn't stop the covenant relationship when we transition from relationship when we transition from relationship when we transition from first to second testament. first to second testament. first to second testament. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> It's expanded. It's it's developed. It's >> It's expanded. It's it's developed. It's >> It's expanded. It's it's developed. It's fulfilled in even greater ways as we fulfilled in even greater ways as we fulfilled in even greater ways as we think about Jeremiah and what he had to think about Jeremiah and what he had to think about Jeremiah and what he had to say about this new covenant that would say about this new covenant that would say about this new covenant that would be coming. So God is covenant maker, be coming. So God is covenant maker, be coming. So God is covenant maker, covenant keeper. covenant keeper. covenant keeper. >> We've already mentioned this, but God is >> We've already mentioned this, but God is >> We've already mentioned this, but God is sovereign. sovereign. sovereign. >> Yeah, >> Yeah, >> Yeah, >> Daniel knew that. Daniel understood that >> Daniel knew that. Daniel understood that >> Daniel knew that. Daniel understood that God rules the nations. He's the one who God rules the nations. He's the one who God rules the nations. He's the one who sets up kings and and and puts them sets up kings and and and puts them sets up kings and and and puts them down. Uh and so down. Uh and so down. Uh and so God's sovereignty God's sovereignty God's sovereignty >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> God is both deliverer and judge. You >> God is both deliverer and judge. You >> God is both deliverer and judge. You mentioned that in chapter nine. mentioned that in chapter nine. mentioned that in chapter nine. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Earlier, Jason. Um divine presence. Chapter two, you have divine presence. Chapter two, you have that statement about God desiring to that statement about God desiring to that statement about God desiring to live with his people.

live with his people. live with his people. That's what I call Emanuel theology. That's what I call Emanuel theology. That's what I call Emanuel theology. um God with us theology. Uh it's there um God with us theology. Uh it's there um God with us theology. Uh it's there in the tabernacle um [snorts] in the tabernacle um [snorts] in the tabernacle um [snorts] instructions. Build me a tent so I can instructions. Build me a tent so I can instructions. Build me a tent so I can live with my people. Exodus 258 live with my people. Exodus 258 live with my people. Exodus 258 that continues and it's going to move that continues and it's going to move that continues and it's going to move into the New Testament. And what is into the New Testament. And what is into the New Testament. And what is Advent but welcoming Emmanuel, Advent but welcoming Emmanuel, Advent but welcoming Emmanuel, God with us in the flesh. Mhm. God with us in the flesh. Mhm. God with us in the flesh. Mhm. >> Um, >> Um, >> Um, chapter 12, God will pour out his chapter 12, God will pour out his chapter 12, God will pour out his spirit. spirit. spirit. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> He will open a fountain of cleansing. >> He will open a fountain of cleansing. >> He will open a fountain of cleansing. Boy, here's some rich theology. What's Boy, here's some rich theology. What's Boy, here's some rich theology. What's going on with this pouring out of the going on with this pouring out of the going on with this pouring out of the spirit? spirit? spirit? >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And then this fountain of cleansing for >> And then this fountain of cleansing for >> And then this fountain of cleansing for the people in this day of the Lord. God's awesome in his holiness. God's awesome in his holiness. Chapter 14. Chapter 14. Chapter 14. And then I like to focus on the names And then I like to focus on the names And then I like to focus on the names and titles that get used for God in and titles that get used for God in and titles that get used for God in scripture because I think that reveals scripture because I think that reveals scripture because I think that reveals things about who he is and what he gets things about who he is and what he gets things about who he is and what he gets done.

done. done. >> Oh, for sure. Yes. >> Oh, for sure. Yes. >> Oh, for sure. Yes. >> And Lord Almighty is one of the favorite >> And Lord Almighty is one of the favorite >> And Lord Almighty is one of the favorite titles for for God that Zachariah titles for for God that Zachariah titles for for God that Zachariah utilizes in his book utilizes in his book utilizes in his book >> more than 50 times. >> more than 50 times. >> more than 50 times. >> It could also be translated Lord of >> It could also be translated Lord of >> It could also be translated Lord of Heaven's Armies. Yeah, Heaven's Armies. Yeah, Heaven's Armies. Yeah, >> that's the NLT translation, >> that's the NLT translation, >> that's the NLT translation, >> which is what I got. Yeah, [laughter] >> which is what I got. Yeah, [laughter] >> which is what I got. Yeah, [laughter] >> I like that. Yeah. Back to the cosmic >> I like that. Yeah. Back to the cosmic >> I like that. Yeah. Back to the cosmic world, the world of angels. world, the world of angels. world, the world of angels. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And spiritual warfare. Um, we learned >> And spiritual warfare. Um, we learned >> And spiritual warfare. Um, we learned something about God, the commander, the something about God, the commander, the something about God, the commander, the Lord of heaven's armies. Lord of heaven's armies. Lord of heaven's armies. And then God deserves worship, the And then God deserves worship, the And then God deserves worship, the worship of Israel and the worship of the worship of Israel and the worship of the worship of Israel and the worship of the nations. nations. nations. And he's going to get it. uh the nations And he's going to get it. uh the nations And he's going to get it. uh the nations are going to flow to Jerusalem are going to flow to Jerusalem are going to flow to Jerusalem uh annually according to Zechariah. uh annually according to Zechariah. uh annually according to Zechariah. Whatever that means, how much of that is Whatever that means, how much of that is Whatever that means, how much of that is metaphorical, how much of that is metaphorical, how much of that is metaphorical, how much of that is literal as you know we could talk about, literal as you know we could talk about, literal as you know we could talk about, but but but God deserves the worship of his God deserves the worship of his God deserves the worship of his creatures.

creatures. creatures. >> And he's going to get it. >> And he's going to get it. >> And he's going to get it. [snorts] [snorts] [snorts] He's going to get it. He's going to get it. He's going to get it. >> Yeah. the the amount that this book >> Yeah. the the amount that this book >> Yeah. the the amount that this book focuses in on on God, the as you said, focuses in on on God, the as you said, focuses in on on God, the as you said, the Lord of heaven's armies and not just the Lord of heaven's armies and not just the Lord of heaven's armies and not just who he is, but what he does and what he who he is, but what he does and what he who he is, but what he does and what he is going to do really stands out. Again, is going to do really stands out. Again, is going to do really stands out. Again, as we've talked about through these as we've talked about through these as we've talked about through these prophet books, a lot of them are focused prophet books, a lot of them are focused prophet books, a lot of them are focused in on these judgments against different in on these judgments against different in on these judgments against different peoples. And and this one in particular peoples. And and this one in particular peoples. And and this one in particular is a focus in so much of it on not just is a focus in so much of it on not just is a focus in so much of it on not just who God is as as Lord and as as as king who God is as as Lord and as as as king who God is as as Lord and as as as king but also in what he is going to do to but also in what he is going to do to but also in what he is going to do to you know to you know to you know to not just remind us of it but to continue not just remind us of it but to continue not just remind us of it but to continue you know to stake his claim like this is you know to stake his claim like this is you know to stake his claim like this is who I am. And it it really stands out as who I am. And it it really stands out as who I am. And it it really stands out as you said even just the word Lord or Lord you said even just the word Lord or Lord you said even just the word Lord or Lord Almighty or Lord of Heaven's Armies as Almighty or Lord of Heaven's Armies as Almighty or Lord of Heaven's Armies as you said mentioned you said mentioned you said mentioned 50 times I think you said it's like it 50 times I think you said it's like it 50 times I think you said it's like it it's so prevalent and it stands out so it's so prevalent and it stands out so it's so prevalent and it stands out so much in in even just these little much in in even just these little much in in even just these little places. I like I was um I was looking places. I like I was um I was looking places. I like I was um I was looking back at chapter 4 which yes is one of back at chapter 4 which yes is one of back at chapter 4 which yes is one of those vision pieces but I just I love those vision pieces but I just I love those vision pieces but I just I love that part in uh verse 6 where where he that part in uh verse 6 where where he that part in uh verse 6 where where he says is not by force or or by strength says is not by force or or by strength says is not by force or or by strength but by my spirit says the Lord. So he's

but by my spirit says the Lord. So he's but by my spirit says the Lord. So he's he's saying no no no it's not anything he's saying no no no it's not anything he's saying no no no it's not anything that you can like this is me I'm in char that you can like this is me I'm in char that you can like this is me I'm in char I'm the one causing I am the one doing I'm the one causing I am the one doing I'm the one causing I am the one doing these things and we just see that these things and we just see that these things and we just see that continue over and over and over again continue over and over and over again continue over and over and over again all the way up to the you know chapter all the way up to the you know chapter all the way up to the you know chapter 14 as we said and the Lord will be king 14 as we said and the Lord will be king 14 as we said and the Lord will be king over all the earth on that day there over all the earth on that day there over all the earth on that day there will be one Lord his name alone will be will be one Lord his name alone will be will be one Lord his name alone will be worshiped and that just kind of like worshiped and that just kind of like worshiped and that just kind of like just sets that I can just picture like just sets that I can just picture like just sets that I can just picture like you know a staff just being like like you know a staff just being like like you know a staff just being like like you know hit on the ground and you know you know hit on the ground and you know you know hit on the ground and you know and his name alone will be worshiped the and his name alone will be worshiped the and his name alone will be worshiped the end. Now there's a little bit more in end. Now there's a little bit more in end. Now there's a little bit more in the chapter but it feels like this you the chapter but it feels like this you the chapter but it feels like this you know this statement this final statement know this statement this final statement know this statement this final statement of of truth of what will happen of what of of truth of what will happen of what of of truth of what will happen of what is true in God's economy and then what is true in God's economy and then what is true in God's economy and then what will be true in our reality. will be true in our reality. will be true in our reality. >> You're right. The flag has been planted. >> You're right. The flag has been planted. >> You're right. The flag has been planted. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. It's been that that statement has been It's been that that statement has been It's been that that statement has been made. The other thing about all this is made. The other thing about all this is made. The other thing about all this is that that that that that that we have to marvel at we have to marvel at we have to marvel at God uses people.

God uses people. God uses people. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> To get some of this done. >> To get some of this done. >> To get some of this done. >> Yep. >> Yep. >> Yep. >> I mean, how remarkable this Lord of the >> I mean, how remarkable this Lord of the >> I mean, how remarkable this Lord of the universe universe universe >> and he's got his Zachcharias and his >> and he's got his Zachcharias and his >> and he's got his Zachcharias and his Rebel and his Joshua's and Rebel and his Joshua's and Rebel and his Joshua's and >> his Eers. I mean, he's he's got >> his Eers. I mean, he's he's got >> his Eers. I mean, he's he's got >> he's got this core of people and then, >> he's got this core of people and then, >> he's got this core of people and then, oh yeah, there's this passage in in the oh yeah, there's this passage in in the oh yeah, there's this passage in in the book of Hebrews about these faithful book of Hebrews about these faithful book of Hebrews about these faithful ones. Oh, yeah. Huh? How about that? ones. Oh, yeah. Huh? How about that? ones. Oh, yeah. Huh? How about that? [laughter] [laughter] [laughter] >> These people that God found a way to >> These people that God found a way to >> These people that God found a way to use. use. use. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> So, it's true. Zechariah is is a good is >> So, it's true. Zechariah is is a good is >> So, it's true. Zechariah is is a good is a good read for us that way too because a good read for us that way too because a good read for us that way too because you've got individuals who who have to you've got individuals who who have to you've got individuals who who have to step up and they do but you're right step up and they do but you're right step up and they do but you're right it's with the help of an enabler. it's with the help of an enabler. it's with the help of an enabler. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Spirit can enable. >> Spirit can enable. >> Spirit can enable. >> Yeah. Yeah. It's it's not by your >> Yeah. Yeah. It's it's not by your >> Yeah. Yeah. It's it's not by your strength or by will but by my spirit. strength or by will but by my spirit. strength or by will but by my spirit. That's the that's that enable part. And That's the that's that enable part. And That's the that's that enable part. And that offers us this beautiful transition that offers us this beautiful transition that offers us this beautiful transition into what we usually talk about next, into what we usually talk about next, into what we usually talk about next, which is what does this book teach us which is what does this book teach us which is what does this book teach us about ourselves, about people, about about ourselves, about people, about about ourselves, about people, about humanity?

humanity? humanity? >> Yeah, it's another important question uh >> Yeah, it's another important question uh >> Yeah, it's another important question uh as we think about God's story and his as we think about God's story and his as we think about God's story and his his outreach to his to his creation. Um, his outreach to his to his creation. Um, his outreach to his to his creation. Um, even the first chapter, even the first chapter, even the first chapter, I think we too easily fall prey to the I think we too easily fall prey to the I think we too easily fall prey to the faults and sins of our ancestors, faults and sins of our ancestors, faults and sins of our ancestors, >> cycles of sin and rebellion. Sometimes >> cycles of sin and rebellion. Sometimes >> cycles of sin and rebellion. Sometimes they're hard to break. And um that's they're hard to break. And um that's they're hard to break. And um that's where that call to repentance comes in. where that call to repentance comes in. where that call to repentance comes in. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. Um there's an onus on us at at some level there's an onus on us at at some level to return. Return to me, says the Lord, to return. Return to me, says the Lord, to return. Return to me, says the Lord, and and I will return back to you. and and I will return back to you. and and I will return back to you. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> We um >> We um >> We um there there's some obligation on our there there's some obligation on our there there's some obligation on our part. Uh we can't just part. Uh we can't just part. Uh we can't just cry we're a victim and and be passive.

cry we're a victim and and be passive. cry we're a victim and and be passive. We we have to, you know, step forward We we have to, you know, step forward We we have to, you know, step forward and be responsible and uh make sure that and be responsible and uh make sure that and be responsible and uh make sure that we recognize that our we recognize that our we recognize that our that our volition, our will is part of that our volition, our will is part of that our volition, our will is part of this too. And there's the matter of this too. And there's the matter of this too. And there's the matter of obedience to what God has made known in obedience to what God has made known in obedience to what God has made known in terms of covenant. terms of covenant. terms of covenant. And you've already mentioned chapter And you've already mentioned chapter And you've already mentioned chapter 4:6. We need that enabling power of the 4:6. We need that enabling power of the 4:6. We need that enabling power of the Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit. Holy Spirit. Um, Um, Um, here's another place where we're getting here's another place where we're getting here's another place where we're getting some setup, I think, for what's to come some setup, I think, for what's to come some setup, I think, for what's to come with the work of the spirit and, uh, with the work of the spirit and, uh, with the work of the spirit and, uh, Pentecost and all that God's doing uh, Pentecost and all that God's doing uh, Pentecost and all that God's doing uh, in the New Testament with the work of in the New Testament with the work of in the New Testament with the work of the Holy Spirit. the Holy Spirit. the Holy Spirit. Chapter 4:10, Chapter 4:10, Chapter 4:10, we also need to see the hand of God in we also need to see the hand of God in we also need to see the hand of God in small beginnings. small beginnings. small beginnings. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. Uh yeah, Uh yeah, Uh yeah, >> small beginnings, but recognizing that >> small beginnings, but recognizing that >> small beginnings, but recognizing that yeah, God starts with small things and yeah, God starts with small things and yeah, God starts with small things and all of a sudden that all of a sudden that all of a sudden that >> that mustard seed, you know, >> that mustard seed, you know, >> that mustard seed, you know, >> yeah, >> yeah, >> yeah, >> grows to be the the largest of the >> grows to be the the largest of the >> grows to be the the largest of the bushes.

bushes. bushes. So So So >> yeah, >> yeah, >> yeah, >> I wanted to go back to what you were >> I wanted to go back to what you were >> I wanted to go back to what you were talking about for a minute, but that talking about for a minute, but that talking about for a minute, but that return language, that return to me and I return language, that return to me and I return language, that return to me and I will return to you. And we see that will return to you. And we see that will return to you. And we see that return language a lot. And and to me, it return language a lot. And and to me, it return language a lot. And and to me, it it brought me back to Joel where we see it brought me back to Joel where we see it brought me back to Joel where we see this return language a lot too. And then this return language a lot too. And then this return language a lot too. And then even even I noticed uh you know, it even even I noticed uh you know, it even even I noticed uh you know, it stood out to me in rereading it. there's stood out to me in rereading it. there's stood out to me in rereading it. there's this return of the day of the Lord this return of the day of the Lord this return of the day of the Lord um messaging um messaging um messaging in Zechariah that is also so prominent in Zechariah that is also so prominent in Zechariah that is also so prominent in Joel. So I I I was just picking up on in Joel. So I I I was just picking up on in Joel. So I I I was just picking up on uh on those commonalities too. uh on those commonalities too. uh on those commonalities too. >> And that's a good pickup. That's that's >> And that's a good pickup. That's that's >> And that's a good pickup. That's that's it's a good insight because the the 12 it's a good insight because the the 12 it's a good insight because the the 12 booklets of the minor prophets have booklets of the minor prophets have booklets of the minor prophets have bookends. bookends. bookends. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Hosea and Joel at the beginning. Both of >> Hosea and Joel at the beginning. Both of >> Hosea and Joel at the beginning. Both of those books call the people to those books call the people to those books call the people to repentance and use the same language, repentance and use the same language, repentance and use the same language, return.

return. return. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And at the end of the 12 booklets, you >> And at the end of the 12 booklets, you >> And at the end of the 12 booklets, you have Zechariah and Malachi. have Zechariah and Malachi. have Zechariah and Malachi. >> Both of them call the people to return >> Both of them call the people to return >> Both of them call the people to return and God will return back to them. So, and God will return back to them. So, and God will return back to them. So, you've got these these bookends of you've got these these bookends of you've got these these bookends of repentance repentance repentance >> uh that kind of frame the the 12. And >> uh that kind of frame the the 12. And >> uh that kind of frame the the 12. And then what do you see when you open your then what do you see when you open your then what do you see when you open your Gospels and read the accounts? Here's Gospels and read the accounts? Here's Gospels and read the accounts? Here's John preaching John preaching John preaching repentance. repentance. repentance. >> And then in the book of Matthew, um >> And then in the book of Matthew, um >> And then in the book of Matthew, um Jesus is preaching repentance. Jesus is preaching repentance. Jesus is preaching repentance. >> So, huh, how about that? You know, >> So, huh, how about that? You know, >> So, huh, how about that? You know, there's there's something going on here. there's there's something going on here. there's there's something going on here. [laughter] [laughter] [laughter] it. It's almost as if it's a really it. It's almost as if it's a really it. It's almost as if it's a really important point. [laughter] important point. [laughter] important point. [laughter] >> Yeah. I I I'd like to think about it >> Yeah. I I I'd like to think about it >> Yeah. I I I'd like to think about it this way. Repentance is always trending this way. Repentance is always trending this way. Repentance is always trending for the people of God.

for the people of God. for the people of God. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. Yes. I love that. That is so true. I Yes. I love that. That is so true. I Yes. I love that. That is so true. I I I wanted to make to I wanted to make I I wanted to make to I wanted to make I I wanted to make to I wanted to make sure to point out and as we're talking sure to point out and as we're talking sure to point out and as we're talking about what this book teaches us about about what this book teaches us about about what this book teaches us about ourselves, I I I I wanted to also make ourselves, I I I I wanted to also make ourselves, I I I I wanted to also make sure to point out the end of chapter 13 sure to point out the end of chapter 13 sure to point out the end of chapter 13 where he's talking about the scattering where he's talking about the scattering where he's talking about the scattering of the sheep and just that that language of the sheep and just that that language of the sheep and just that that language of the sheep and shepherd bit that we of the sheep and shepherd bit that we of the sheep and shepherd bit that we get the they will call on my name and I get the they will call on my name and I get the they will call on my name and I will answer them. I will say these are will answer them. I will say these are will answer them. I will say these are my people and they will say the Lord is my people and they will say the Lord is my people and they will say the Lord is our God. And just that return to that our God. And just that return to that our God. And just that return to that language of that this being a shepherd language of that this being a shepherd language of that this being a shepherd and then which again we will see Jesus and then which again we will see Jesus and then which again we will see Jesus pick up again um in the gospels but this pick up again um in the gospels but this pick up again um in the gospels but this just this idea of these are my people just this idea of these are my people just this idea of these are my people and they will say the Lord is our God. and they will say the Lord is our God. and they will say the Lord is our God. Um that's an important uh point for us Um that's an important uh point for us Um that's an important uh point for us in our understanding of our relationship in our understanding of our relationship in our understanding of our relationship with God. with God. with God. >> That's right. Um >> That's right. Um >> That's right. Um some call that the adoption formula in some call that the adoption formula in some call that the adoption formula in terms of prophetic language.

terms of prophetic language. terms of prophetic language. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Um and that's that's an endearing >> Um and that's that's an endearing >> Um and that's that's an endearing thought, isn't it? To be adopted by thought, isn't it? To be adopted by thought, isn't it? To be adopted by >> by God in that in that uh fashion. And >> by God in that in that uh fashion. And >> by God in that in that uh fashion. And then the whole shepherd motif then the whole shepherd motif then the whole shepherd motif um is um is um is it's too bad in a way that we've lost it's too bad in a way that we've lost it's too bad in a way that we've lost all of that because we're no longer all of that because we're no longer all of that because we're no longer connected to the land. We have to go to connected to the land. We have to go to connected to the land. We have to go to a petting zoo to see a sheep. a petting zoo to see a sheep. a petting zoo to see a sheep. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Um but it's it's that's the biblical >> Um but it's it's that's the biblical >> Um but it's it's that's the biblical world and world and world and >> uh shepherd and sheep and and that kind >> uh shepherd and sheep and and that kind >> uh shepherd and sheep and and that kind of relationship. Uh I guess that's why of relationship. Uh I guess that's why of relationship. Uh I guess that's why Psalm 23 remains one of the staples Psalm 23 remains one of the staples Psalm 23 remains one of the staples [laughter] [laughter] [laughter] for for us, right? for for us, right? for for us, right? >> Yeah. Yes. For sure. >> Yeah. Yes. For sure. >> Yeah. Yes. For sure. >> Lord is our shepherd. [snorts] >> Lord is our shepherd. [snorts] >> Lord is our shepherd. [snorts] >> Yeah. No, you make a a good point of of >> Yeah. No, you make a a good point of of >> Yeah. No, you make a a good point of of how we've kind of we've lost the picture how we've kind of we've lost the picture how we've kind of we've lost the picture of what that looked like even at that of what that looked like even at that of what that looked like even at that time. You know, time. You know, time. You know, a shepherd sheep, they weren't, you a shepherd sheep, they weren't, you a shepherd sheep, they weren't, you know, the most, you know, highly know, the most, you know, highly know, the most, you know, highly considered people at the time. So, so considered people at the time. So, so considered people at the time. So, so all of this imagery of the Lord being a all of this imagery of the Lord being a all of this imagery of the Lord being a shepherd can seem demeaning, but really shepherd can seem demeaning, but really shepherd can seem demeaning, but really what it's getting at is how he views our what it's getting at is how he views our what it's getting at is how he views our relationship, the care and protection.

relationship, the care and protection. relationship, the care and protection. And a a sheep just who who spends its And a a sheep just who who spends its And a a sheep just who who spends its life listening for his master's voice to life listening for his master's voice to life listening for his master's voice to follow, to keep it safe, to love. and follow, to keep it safe, to love. and follow, to keep it safe, to love. and and you get this picture of this and you get this picture of this and you get this picture of this endearing relationship between a sheep a endearing relationship between a sheep a endearing relationship between a sheep a between a shepherd and his sheep. So it between a shepherd and his sheep. So it between a shepherd and his sheep. So it really is this beautiful picture that we really is this beautiful picture that we really is this beautiful picture that we as you as you said we have kind of lost as you as you said we have kind of lost as you as you said we have kind of lost in our culture unfortunately. Let's look if you will at some of the Let's look if you will at some of the key verses that we want to uh highlight key verses that we want to uh highlight key verses that we want to uh highlight from the book of Zechariah. What are are from the book of Zechariah. What are are from the book of Zechariah. What are are there maybe a couple of key verses that there maybe a couple of key verses that there maybe a couple of key verses that you want to make sure that people make you want to make sure that people make you want to make sure that people make special note of that they flag or star special note of that they flag or star special note of that they flag or star or whatever it is as saying these are or whatever it is as saying these are or whatever it is as saying these are these are important verses for you to these are important verses for you to these are important verses for you to make sure that you are tracking as you make sure that you are tracking as you make sure that you are tracking as you are reading this book. are reading this book. are reading this book. >> Well, we've already mentioned two of >> Well, we've already mentioned two of >> Well, we've already mentioned two of them. You picked up on one. Uh actually them. You picked up on one. Uh actually them. You picked up on one. Uh actually both of them we've discussed them a bit.

both of them we've discussed them a bit. both of them we've discussed them a bit. Chapter 1 verse3 return to me. I think Chapter 1 verse3 return to me. I think Chapter 1 verse3 return to me. I think that return language is is important. that return language is is important. that return language is is important. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> God wants to be known. He wants to >> God wants to be known. He wants to >> God wants to be known. He wants to relate. And I think it's important that relate. And I think it's important that relate. And I think it's important that we understand that God wants us to we understand that God wants us to we understand that God wants us to return. return. return. He's [snorts] looking for us. He's He's [snorts] looking for us. He's He's [snorts] looking for us. He's seeking us. He wants us to be part of seeking us. He wants us to be part of seeking us. He wants us to be part of his plan of redemption. And so I think his plan of redemption. And so I think his plan of redemption. And so I think that's that's an important verse. And it that's that's an important verse. And it that's that's an important verse. And it it opens the booklet. And [snorts] then it opens the booklet. And [snorts] then it opens the booklet. And [snorts] then you also reference uh chapter 4 6 not by you also reference uh chapter 4 6 not by you also reference uh chapter 4 6 not by might nor by power but by my spirit. Now might nor by power but by my spirit. Now might nor by power but by my spirit. Now this is for the leadership this is for the leadership this is for the leadership uh rubbable and Joshua as they lead the uh rubbable and Joshua as they lead the uh rubbable and Joshua as they lead the people in this post- exilic community people in this post- exilic community people in this post- exilic community but it's always I I think in play but it's always I I think in play but it's always I I think in play the idea that we need that helper. We the idea that we need that helper. We the idea that we need that helper. We need that enabler need that enabler need that enabler >> and God's willing to do that. God's >> and God's willing to do that. God's >> and God's willing to do that. God's willing to step in and bring that willing to step in and bring that willing to step in and bring that enablement enablement enablement >> through the spirit.

>> through the spirit. >> through the spirit. And then chapter 9 verse 9, behold your And then chapter 9 verse 9, behold your And then chapter 9 verse 9, behold your king comes to you. king comes to you. king comes to you. >> Humble riding on a donkey. >> Humble riding on a donkey. >> Humble riding on a donkey. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Chapter 9 vers9. I I I think that that >> Chapter 9 vers9. I I I think that that >> Chapter 9 vers9. I I I think that that verse reminds us that Zachchariah is verse reminds us that Zachchariah is verse reminds us that Zachchariah is about Messiah. about Messiah. about Messiah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> There's there's there pictures here of >> There's there's there pictures here of >> There's there's there pictures here of of this Messiah. And of this Messiah. And of this Messiah. And boy, this this is hosana, right? boy, this this is hosana, right? boy, this this is hosana, right? He comes He comes He comes >> only to die but then be raised >> only to die but then be raised >> only to die but then be raised to life after that third that third day. to life after that third that third day. to life after that third that third day. So So So >> 99 I think is an another important verse >> 99 I think is an another important verse >> 99 I think is an another important verse uh that just helps us put the book of uh that just helps us put the book of uh that just helps us put the book of Zechariah into some kind of perspective. Zechariah into some kind of perspective. Zechariah into some kind of perspective. There's a messianic figure. There's a messianic figure. There's a messianic figure. He's going to do the will and work of He's going to do the will and work of He's going to do the will and work of God and he's gonna he's going to be the God and he's gonna he's going to be the God and he's gonna he's going to be the one who ultimately will see that all one who ultimately will see that all one who ultimately will see that all things get made new.

things get made new. things get made new. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. Perfect. Let's look at are are there any Perfect. Let's look at are are there any Perfect. Let's look at are are there any spec are there any what I call sticky spec are there any what I call sticky spec are there any what I call sticky parts of this book? Parts that are a parts of this book? Parts that are a parts of this book? Parts that are a little bit that are important maybe if little bit that are important maybe if little bit that are important maybe if you've never read it. It's like hey just you've never read it. It's like hey just you've never read it. It's like hey just so you know you're going to read this. so you know you're going to read this. so you know you're going to read this. It may be hard to read. It may be It may be hard to read. It may be It may be hard to read. It may be confusing. Maybe hard to understand. Are confusing. Maybe hard to understand. Are confusing. Maybe hard to understand. Are there any points to this? I mean, beyond there any points to this? I mean, beyond there any points to this? I mean, beyond the four chapters of visions. [laughter] the four chapters of visions. [laughter] the four chapters of visions. [laughter] >> Yeah, there's enough there to keep us >> Yeah, there's enough there to keep us >> Yeah, there's enough there to keep us occupied. occupied. occupied. Um, >> chapter three has this reference to a >> chapter three has this reference to a Satan figure that accuses. Satan figure that accuses. Satan figure that accuses. >> I saw that. Yeah, >> I saw that. Yeah, >> I saw that. Yeah, >> that's a hard passage. >> that's a hard passage. >> that's a hard passage. Uh, and there's, you know, a lot of Uh, and there's, you know, a lot of Uh, and there's, you know, a lot of discussion as to what's going on there, discussion as to what's going on there, discussion as to what's going on there, [snorts] but there's there's a sticky [snorts] but there's there's a sticky [snorts] but there's there's a sticky there's a sticky part of of Zachchariah. there's a sticky part of of Zachchariah. there's a sticky part of of Zachchariah. It seems to me that um It seems to me that um It seems to me that um this accusing figure this accusing figure this accusing figure uh is uh is uh is maybe uh a foil maybe uh a foil maybe uh a foil uh in some fashion in this vision that uh in some fashion in this vision that uh in some fashion in this vision that um even though accusation can be brought um even though accusation can be brought um even though accusation can be brought against him because his clothes are against him because his clothes are against him because his clothes are dirty, right? This priestly figure and dirty, right? This priestly figure and dirty, right? This priestly figure and >> Yeah. and and he has to have a change of >> Yeah. and and he has to have a change of >> Yeah. and and he has to have a change of clothing, even a new turban put on his clothing, even a new turban put on his clothing, even a new turban put on his head. I I think that

head. I I think that head. I I think that the point is none of the accusations can the point is none of the accusations can the point is none of the accusations can stick because God is going to see to it stick because God is going to see to it stick because God is going to see to it that that the leadership is restored, that that the leadership is restored, that that the leadership is restored, that the leadership is is uh cleansed that the leadership is is uh cleansed that the leadership is is uh cleansed and that there is there's fit leadership and that there is there's fit leadership and that there is there's fit leadership to take the people where they need to go to take the people where they need to go to take the people where they need to go in this next phase of God's program. in this next phase of God's program. in this next phase of God's program. Um, we already mentioned that how to Um, we already mentioned that how to Um, we already mentioned that how to unravel these kaleidoscopic unravel these kaleidoscopic unravel these kaleidoscopic >> visions and in the oracles especially at >> visions and in the oracles especially at >> visions and in the oracles especially at the end of the book chapters 9 through the end of the book chapters 9 through the end of the book chapters 9 through 14 where Messiah is seen as a suffering 14 where Messiah is seen as a suffering 14 where Messiah is seen as a suffering servant as a ruling king. You've got all servant as a ruling king. You've got all servant as a ruling king. You've got all kinds of poetic and symbolic language kinds of poetic and symbolic language kinds of poetic and symbolic language going on with the allegory of the two going on with the allegory of the two going on with the allegory of the two shepherds. shepherds. shepherds. Um, Um, Um, chapter 13 has this very difficult chapter 13 has this very difficult chapter 13 has this very difficult passage about parents who are called to passage about parents who are called to passage about parents who are called to even kill their children if they have to even kill their children if they have to even kill their children if they have to if they become false prophets. if they become false prophets. if they become false prophets. >> That's a very that's a very difficult >> That's a very that's a very difficult >> That's a very that's a very difficult passage. I just think we have to kind of passage. I just think we have to kind of passage. I just think we have to kind of give that to God and say, "Help help us, give that to God and say, "Help help us, give that to God and say, "Help help us, you know, understand here, Lord. We know you know, understand here, Lord. We know you know, understand here, Lord. We know that ultimately you're a God of grace, that ultimately you're a God of grace, that ultimately you're a God of grace, the God of mercy, uh, what's going on the God of mercy, uh, what's going on the God of mercy, uh, what's going on here and give us some insight." That's here and give us some insight." That's here and give us some insight." That's that's a challenging passage that one.

that's a challenging passage that one. that's a challenging passage that one. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Um >> Um >> Um what about the David prophecies of what about the David prophecies of what about the David prophecies of Jeremiah, Ezekiel? Jeremiah, Ezekiel? Jeremiah, Ezekiel? >> Zachchariah doesn't say a whole lot >> Zachchariah doesn't say a whole lot >> Zachchariah doesn't say a whole lot about David, but there are a couple about David, but there are a couple about David, but there are a couple places where Zerubbable places where Zerubbable places where Zerubbable >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> seems to be a David figure. >> seems to be a David figure. >> seems to be a David figure. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> And then in chapter 12, this outpouring >> And then in chapter 12, this outpouring >> And then in chapter 12, this outpouring of the spirit is especially referenced of the spirit is especially referenced of the spirit is especially referenced to the the David household. to the the David household. to the the David household. So, So, So, it's just a matter of how do we put the it's just a matter of how do we put the it's just a matter of how do we put the mosaic, the tiles of this mosaic mosaic, the tiles of this mosaic mosaic, the tiles of this mosaic together related to David together related to David together related to David >> and the David prophecies of Jeremiah and >> and the David prophecies of Jeremiah and >> and the David prophecies of Jeremiah and Ezekiel and Zachchariah >> and then what's the relationship of >> and then what's the relationship of God's spirit in chapter 12 and that God's spirit in chapter 12 and that God's spirit in chapter 12 and that outpouring of the spirit to Pentecost in outpouring of the spirit to Pentecost in outpouring of the spirit to Pentecost in Acts two and to Joel's prophecy. Mhm. Acts two and to Joel's prophecy. Mhm. Acts two and to Joel's prophecy. Mhm. >> I'm okay with the idea that maybe >> I'm okay with the idea that maybe >> I'm okay with the idea that maybe there's still another Pentecost out there's still another Pentecost out there's still another Pentecost out there. there. there. >> That maybe there's a Pentecost for the >> That maybe there's a Pentecost for the >> That maybe there's a Pentecost for the first advent first advent first advent >> and maybe there's going to be a >> and maybe there's going to be a >> and maybe there's going to be a Pentecost for the second advent.

Pentecost for the second advent. Pentecost for the second advent. >> I don't know. But I >> I don't know. But I >> I don't know. But I I'm willing to entertain that I'm willing to entertain that I'm willing to entertain that possibility possibility possibility since [laughter] Zechariah is is such a since [laughter] Zechariah is is such a since [laughter] Zechariah is is such a challenge for us to read and understand. challenge for us to read and understand. challenge for us to read and understand. Yeah, this book definitely more than Yeah, this book definitely more than Yeah, this book definitely more than some of the a lot of the other books in some of the a lot of the other books in some of the a lot of the other books in the prophets. It's been talking about, the prophets. It's been talking about, the prophets. It's been talking about, yeah, it can be hard to read about all yeah, it can be hard to read about all yeah, it can be hard to read about all of this judgment and destruction and all of this judgment and destruction and all of this judgment and destruction and all this stuff, but this one actually like this stuff, but this one actually like this stuff, but this one actually like really does encourage you to wrestle really does encourage you to wrestle really does encourage you to wrestle with some theological questions. It with some theological questions. It with some theological questions. It really does leave some uh areas of the really does leave some uh areas of the really does leave some uh areas of the mysteries of the faith that is like, mysteries of the faith that is like, mysteries of the faith that is like, yeah, that's that's that's a hard one. yeah, that's that's that's a hard one. yeah, that's that's that's a hard one. Like that's one that we might have, you Like that's one that we might have, you Like that's one that we might have, you know, that you might just have to sit know, that you might just have to sit know, that you might just have to sit with and just bring it to God and say, with and just bring it to God and say, with and just bring it to God and say, "God, I'm not 100% sure what's going on "God, I'm not 100% sure what's going on "God, I'm not 100% sure what's going on here. Uh but I trust you." And uh if you here. Uh but I trust you." And uh if you here. Uh but I trust you." And uh if you have spec something specific that you have spec something specific that you have spec something specific that you want to point out to me through that want to point out to me through that want to point out to me through that verse, then then great. Otherwise, I verse, then then great. Otherwise, I verse, then then great. Otherwise, I will just have to uh sit and understand will just have to uh sit and understand will just have to uh sit and understand that that this is a part of your word uh that that this is a part of your word uh that that this is a part of your word uh of this message that you gave through of this message that you gave through of this message that you gave through Zechariah. And I'm I'm I'm not 100% sure Zechariah. And I'm I'm I'm not 100% sure Zechariah. And I'm I'm I'm not 100% sure what to do with that.

what to do with that. what to do with that. I appreciate the word that you used in I appreciate the word that you used in I appreciate the word that you used in that statement, mystery. that statement, mystery. that statement, mystery. >> Yeah, >> Yeah, >> Yeah, >> there's going to be some mystery here >> there's going to be some mystery here >> there's going to be some mystery here and we have to recognize that. I also and we have to recognize that. I also and we have to recognize that. I also like to just encourage us to remember like to just encourage us to remember like to just encourage us to remember that sometimes we we learn that sometimes we we learn that sometimes we we learn incrementally. We get incrementally. We get incrementally. We get >> we get partial answers >> we get partial answers >> we get partial answers >> and that's okay too. Yeah. >> and that's okay too. Yeah. >> and that's okay too. Yeah. >> We don't get a complete answer. We we we >> We don't get a complete answer. We we we >> We don't get a complete answer. We we we we move in the right direction. and we we move in the right direction. and we we move in the right direction. and we move forward with it with the partial move forward with it with the partial move forward with it with the partial answer and then maybe down the road answer and then maybe down the road answer and then maybe down the road because of life experience, because of because of life experience, because of because of life experience, because of our Christian walk, because of who knows our Christian walk, because of who knows our Christian walk, because of who knows what, God brings a little bit more light what, God brings a little bit more light what, God brings a little bit more light >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> to us. The Psalmist says, "In your >> to us. The Psalmist says, "In your >> to us. The Psalmist says, "In your light, we see light, oh Lord." And and light, we see light, oh Lord." And and light, we see light, oh Lord." And and yeah, as we continue to to put ourselves yeah, as we continue to to put ourselves yeah, as we continue to to put ourselves in the light of God, we're going to he's in the light of God, we're going to he's in the light of God, we're going to he's going to reveal going to reveal going to reveal >> more to us and and maybe some of those >> more to us and and maybe some of those >> more to us and and maybe some of those difficult passages, some of those difficult passages, some of those difficult passages, some of those obscurities obscurities obscurities >> Yeah. will begin to uh uh uh be more >> Yeah. will begin to uh uh uh be more >> Yeah. will begin to uh uh uh be more understood on our part just because in understood on our part just because in understood on our part just because in God's light we're going to see light.

God's light we're going to see light. God's light we're going to see light. >> As we start to wrap up our time today, >> As we start to wrap up our time today, >> As we start to wrap up our time today, Andrew, uh Andrew, uh Andrew, uh what would you like to leave people what would you like to leave people what would you like to leave people thinking about with this book? Well, I have two or three thoughts. Well, I have two or three thoughts. We live in a very very difficult We live in a very very difficult We live in a very very difficult troubled time. Zechariah booklet attract troubled time. Zechariah booklet attract troubled time. Zechariah booklet attract for troubled times. for troubled times. for troubled times. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> God still rules the nations. >> God still rules the nations. >> God still rules the nations. >> I want to be firmly committed to a >> I want to be firmly committed to a >> I want to be firmly committed to a sovereign God. sovereign God. sovereign God. >> And I think Zachchariah, >> And I think Zachchariah, >> And I think Zachchariah, you know, calls us to believe in God's you know, calls us to believe in God's you know, calls us to believe in God's sovereignty that he's going to rule the sovereignty that he's going to rule the sovereignty that he's going to rule the nations for his glory and to accomplish nations for his glory and to accomplish nations for his glory and to accomplish his purposes of redemption. Zechariah Zechariah shows us that the first advent happened. shows us that the first advent happened. shows us that the first advent happened. He comes to you riding on a donkey. He comes to you riding on a donkey. He comes to you riding on a donkey. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Oh, Jerusalem. Yeah, he did. Uh it just >> Oh, Jerusalem. Yeah, he did. Uh it just >> Oh, Jerusalem. Yeah, he did. Uh it just seems to me that [snorts] seems to me that [snorts] seems to me that [snorts] as we think about the book of Zechariah, as we think about the book of Zechariah, as we think about the book of Zechariah, we want to remember that God has spoken we want to remember that God has spoken we want to remember that God has spoken and God has acted and God has been and God has acted and God has been and God has acted and God has been consistent.

consistent. consistent. He's kept his word. And we've got we've He's kept his word. And we've got we've He's kept his word. And we've got we've got another series of promises about a got another series of promises about a got another series of promises about a second coming. And we're in a what I second coming. And we're in a what I second coming. And we're in a what I call a period of waiting. call a period of waiting. call a period of waiting. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Part of Zachchariah's genius is helping >> Part of Zachchariah's genius is helping >> Part of Zachchariah's genius is helping us develop a theology of waiting. us develop a theology of waiting. us develop a theology of waiting. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> And and we need that. We're we're we're >> And and we need that. We're we're we're >> And and we need that. We're we're we're we're still a people in between so to we're still a people in between so to we're still a people in between so to speak speak speak uh in between the advents uh in between the advents uh in between the advents and then 46. and then 46. and then 46. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> Mhm. >> We can't we just can't ignore that verse >> We can't we just can't ignore that verse >> We can't we just can't ignore that verse and recognize the work of the spirit, and recognize the work of the spirit, and recognize the work of the spirit, the work of the enabler. the work of the enabler. the work of the enabler. I think if Zachchariah were to tell us I think if Zachchariah were to tell us I think if Zachchariah were to tell us what we need to take from his booklet, what we need to take from his booklet, what we need to take from his booklet, what should we focus on? I think it what should we focus on? I think it what should we focus on? I think it would be a verse that you read for us would be a verse that you read for us would be a verse that you read for us earlier. earlier. earlier. >> And I think it's because scripture is >> And I think it's because scripture is >> And I think it's because scripture is scripture is worth reading again.

scripture is worth reading again. scripture is worth reading again. >> It's chapter 14 >> It's chapter 14 >> It's chapter 14 >> verse 9. >> verse 9. >> verse 9. Even prior to that, verse 8, living Even prior to that, verse 8, living Even prior to that, verse 8, living water will flow out from Jerusalem. water will flow out from Jerusalem. water will flow out from Jerusalem. Ezekiel sees this river that flows from Ezekiel sees this river that flows from Ezekiel sees this river that flows from the throne of God. the throne of God. the throne of God. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Healing for the nations. >> Healing for the nations. >> Healing for the nations. The book of Revelation has the same The book of Revelation has the same The book of Revelation has the same image. image. image. >> I think we need to pay attention when we >> I think we need to pay attention when we >> I think we need to pay attention when we see the repetition of images. see the repetition of images. see the repetition of images. >> Yes. in scripture and this river of >> Yes. in scripture and this river of >> Yes. in scripture and this river of life, this living water flowing out from life, this living water flowing out from life, this living water flowing out from Jerusalem is is an important one. And Jerusalem is is an important one. And Jerusalem is is an important one. And then the verse that you read for us then the verse that you read for us then the verse that you read for us earlier, the Lord earlier, the Lord earlier, the Lord will be king over the whole earth. will be king over the whole earth. will be king over the whole earth. >> On that day, there'll be one Lord. Just >> On that day, there'll be one Lord. Just >> On that day, there'll be one Lord. Just one Lord. One one Lord. One one Lord. One Lord all caps. Lord all caps. Lord all caps. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. One covenant God and his name the only name.

and his name the only name. >> Paul will tell us that there's going to >> Paul will tell us that there's going to >> Paul will tell us that there's going to come a day when every knee come a day when every knee come a day when every knee will bow will bow will bow and every tongue will confess this name. and every tongue will confess this name. and every tongue will confess this name. Right? So we see that um Zachchariah Right? So we see that um Zachchariah Right? So we see that um Zachchariah what a rich study. Uh there's there's what a rich study. Uh there's there's what a rich study. Uh there's there's enough to keep us occupied here for a enough to keep us occupied here for a enough to keep us occupied here for a while. [laughter] while. [laughter] while. [laughter] [panting] [panting] [panting] >> Andrew, thank you so much for being our >> Andrew, thank you so much for being our >> Andrew, thank you so much for being our guide through the book of Zechariah. As guide through the book of Zechariah. As guide through the book of Zechariah. As I as I mentioned, it is a diamond of the I as I mentioned, it is a diamond of the I as I mentioned, it is a diamond of the book and you of a book and you can spend book and you of a book and you can spend book and you of a book and you can spend a lot of time in it. There's so much a lot of time in it. There's so much a lot of time in it. There's so much even that we didn't get to spend, you even that we didn't get to spend, you even that we didn't get to spend, you know, a whole ton of time on. So, so know, a whole ton of time on. So, so know, a whole ton of time on. So, so friends, if you've never picked up the friends, if you've never picked up the friends, if you've never picked up the book of Zechariah or spent time in it, I book of Zechariah or spent time in it, I book of Zechariah or spent time in it, I highly encourage you to do so. It's um highly encourage you to do so. It's um highly encourage you to do so. It's um it's a as we've heard from Andrew today, it's a as we've heard from Andrew today, it's a as we've heard from Andrew today, it's a beautiful book that just paints it's a beautiful book that just paints it's a beautiful book that just paints such a gorgeous mosaic of of who God is, such a gorgeous mosaic of of who God is, such a gorgeous mosaic of of who God is, his his plan for us and his and his plan his his plan for us and his and his plan his his plan for us and his and his plan for the future of what of what life for the future of what of what life for the future of what of what life under the one Lord is going to be like.

under the one Lord is going to be like. under the one Lord is going to be like. Um so, Andrew, thank you for being our Um so, Andrew, thank you for being our Um so, Andrew, thank you for being our guide. Would you close us in prayer guide. Would you close us in prayer guide. Would you close us in prayer today, specifically praying for people today, specifically praying for people today, specifically praying for people as they read this book of Zechariah? as they read this book of Zechariah? as they read this book of Zechariah? >> Sure. Be delighted to do that. Let's >> Sure. Be delighted to do that. Let's >> Sure. Be delighted to do that. Let's pray together. pray together. pray together. Our God, we thank you for who you are as Our God, we thank you for who you are as Our God, we thank you for who you are as father, son, and spirit. Now that we father, son, and spirit. Now that we father, son, and spirit. Now that we understand a little bit more about who understand a little bit more about who understand a little bit more about who you are in light of the New Testament you are in light of the New Testament you are in light of the New Testament already in Zechariah, already in Zechariah, already in Zechariah, not by might nor by power, but by my not by might nor by power, but by my not by might nor by power, but by my spirit. You've made that clear. So spirit. You've made that clear. So spirit. You've made that clear. So already you're setting us up to help us already you're setting us up to help us already you're setting us up to help us understand that work of the enabler. And understand that work of the enabler. And understand that work of the enabler. And we pray that you would continue to we pray that you would continue to we pray that you would continue to enable your people as they read and enable your people as they read and enable your people as they read and study this booklet as they seek to study this booklet as they seek to study this booklet as they seek to continue to find right relationship with continue to find right relationship with continue to find right relationship with you, as they seek to offer worship and you, as they seek to offer worship and you, as they seek to offer worship and as they seek to practice social justice. as they seek to practice social justice. as they seek to practice social justice. It's another another important piece of It's another another important piece of It's another another important piece of this book that we didn't say much about, this book that we didn't say much about, this book that we didn't say much about, but um ultimately Zachchariah gets us but um ultimately Zachchariah gets us but um ultimately Zachchariah gets us into the double love command. Love God into the double love command. Love God into the double love command. Love God with your whole person and offer right with your whole person and offer right with your whole person and offer right worship and love neighbor. Love neighbor worship and love neighbor. Love neighbor worship and love neighbor. Love neighbor as self.

as self. as self. And so practice that social justice And so practice that social justice And so practice that social justice [music] that we know Moses called us to [music] that we know Moses called us to [music] that we know Moses called us to in chapter 7 especially of Zechariah. in chapter 7 especially of Zechariah. in chapter 7 especially of Zechariah. will will make that clear. [music] will will make that clear. [music] will will make that clear. [music] >> So as we as we reflect upon Zachchariah >> So as we as we reflect upon Zachchariah >> So as we as we reflect upon Zachchariah and these days [music] of Advent, just and these days [music] of Advent, just and these days [music] of Advent, just remind us that Messiah has come remind us that Messiah has come remind us that Messiah has come and Messiah is coming and we can be and Messiah is coming and we can be and Messiah is coming and we can be assured of that. assured of that. assured of that. Thank you for all this in the name of Thank you for all this in the name of Thank you for all this in the name of Jesus. Amen.