The Book of Zechariah
Return and rejoice — visions of hope and clear glimpses of the coming King.
Overview
Zechariah encouraged the returned exiles to finish rebuilding the temple, through a series of vivid visions of God's plans. His message is one of hope: return to God, and he will return to you.
Zechariah is also richly Messianic, foreseeing the King coming humbly on a donkey — words fulfilled as Jesus entered Jerusalem.
Key themes
Return to God
God calls his people back with the promise that he will return to them.
Not by might
God's work is accomplished by his Spirit, not human strength.
The coming King
Zechariah foresees the humble King fulfilled in Jesus.
Key verses from Zechariah
Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.
God's work is done by his Spirit.
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion; shout, O daughter of Jerusalem: behold, thy King cometh unto thee: he is just, and having salvation;
How to read Zechariah
Look past the visions' details to their message of hope.
Take 4:6 to heart when a task feels beyond your strength.
Notice the Messianic promises fulfilled in Jesus.