A Summary of the Book of Zechariah | GotQuestions.org

In today's video we're going to survey and briefly summarize the book of Zechariah.

Then afterwards, as always, I'll share some helpful resources, so stick around until the end.

As for the Author, Zechariah chapter 1, verse 1 identifies the author of the book of Zechariah

as the prophet Zechariah.

As for the Date of Writing, the book of Zechariah was likely written in two primary segments

between 520 and 470 BC.

Now, for the Purpose of Writing, Zechariah emphasized that God has used His prophets to

teach, warn, and correct His people.

Unfortunately, they refused to listen.

Their sin brought God's punishment.

The book also bears evidence that even prophecy could be corrupted.

History shows that in this period, prophecy fell into disfavor among the Jews, leading to the period between

the Testaments when no lasting prophetic voice spoke to God's.

People.

Here are some key verses.

Zechariah chapter 1, verse 3,.

Therefore tell the people, This is what the LORD ALMIGHTY says.

Return to me, declares the LORD ALMIGHTY, and I will return to you, says the LORD ALMIGHTY.

Zechariah chapter 7, verse 13,.

When I called, they did not listen.

So when they called, I will not listen, says the LORD ALMIGHTY.

Zechariah chapter 9, verse 9,.

Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!

Shout, daughter of Jerusalem!

See your King comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey, on a colt,

the foal of a donkey.

Zechariah chapter 13, verse 9,.

This third I will bring into the fire.

I will refine them like silver and test them like gold.

They will call on My name, and I will answer them.

I will say, They are My people, and they will say, The LORD is our God.

Here's a brief summary.

The book of Zechariah teaches that salvation may be obtained by all.

The last chapter depicts peoples from all over the world coming to worship God, who desires that all

people follow Him.

This is not the doctrine of universalism, that all people would be saved because it is God's nature to

save.

Rather, the book teaches that God desires that all people worship Him and accept those who do,

regardless of their national or political expressions.

Finally, Zechariah preached that God is sovereign over this world—any appearance to the contrary,

notwithstanding.

His visions of the future indicate that God sees all that will happen.

The depictions of God's intervention in the world teach that, ultimately, He will bring human events to the

end He chooses.

He does not eliminate the individual's freedom to follow God or rebel, but holds people responsible for

the choices they make.

In the last chapter, even the forces of nature respond to God's control.

As for foreshadowings, prophecies about Jesus Christ and the Messianic era abound in

Zechariah, from the promise that Messiah would come and dwell in our midst Zechariah 2, verses 10

-12, to the symbolism of the branch and the stone in chapters 3 and 6, to the

promise of His second coming where they who pierced Him will look upon Him and mourn chapter 12, verse

10.

Christ is the theme of the book of Zechariah.

Jesus is the Savior of Israel, a fountain whose blood covers the sins of all who come to Him for.

Salvation.

Chapter 13, verse 1.

Now for some practical application.

God expects sincere worship and moral living of us today.

Zechariah's example of breaking through national prejudice reminds us to reach out into all

areas of our society.

We must extend God's invitation of salvation to people of all national origins, languages,

races, and cultures.

That salvation is only available through the shed blood of Jesus Christ on the cross, who died

in our place to atone for sin.

But if we reject that sacrifice, there is no other sacrifice through which we can be reconciled to God.

There is no other name under heaven by which men are saved.

Acts 4, verse 12,.

There is no time to lose.

Today is the day of salvation.

2 Corinthians 6, verse 2.

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