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 (Zechariah)
I. Introduction

I. Introduction

Meaning of Zechariah: The Lord remembers. The Lord is faithful; He remembered the promise in His covenant and was proactive to fulfill it (Ex ).

Zechariah consists of:

1.        8 visions (Zech 1-6)

2.        4 messages (Zech 7-8)

3.        2 oracles (Zech 9-14)

The book can be divided into two sections:

1.        The messages for restoration of temple (Zech 1-8).

2.        The prophecy of the advent of Messiah, the second coming of Christ, and the establishment of His kingdom (Zech 9-12).

The chronology and background of Zechariah: Zechariah was born in Babylon; he returned to the homeland with Zerubbabel (Neh 12:4, 16).

538 BC             Cyrus, king of Persia, helped the exiles to return to Jerusalem for restoration of the temple (2 Chr 36).

536 BC             The foundation of the temple is laid (Ezra 3:10).

530-520 BC      The work of the temple came to a stop (Ezra 4:24).

520 BC             The work of the temple renewed after Haggai's calling (Hag 1:1-15).

519-518 BC      King Darius ordered the rebuilding of the temple (Ezra 5:3-6:14).

518 BC             Zechariah's visions and messages (Zech 1:7-8:23).

516 BC             Completion and dedication of the temple (Ezra 6:15-18).

After 480 BC    Zechariah's prophecy (Zech 9-14).

445 BC             Nehemiah returned and rebuilt the temple.

 


Author: Pr. Derren Liang
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