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The Message of Zechariah
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- Length: 200 pages
- Dimensions: 5.5 × 8.25 in
- Published: July 02, 2024
- Imprint: IVP Academic
- Item Code: A0655
- ISBN: 9781514006559
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Zechariah is imbued from beginning to end with the same heart cry that Jesus turned into a prayer for the world: "Your kingdom come."
In this volume, Barry G. Webb explores the kingdom of God as the prophet Zechariah apprehended it. In oracles and visions Zechariah challenged his hearers to return to the coming kingdom, to cleanse themselves in anticipation of the cleansing fountain of God's grace, and to restore the city of Jerusalem in preparation for its coming glorification. The promises of God in the book of Zechariah are meant to fuel the faithfulness of God's people and prepare the way for the promised Messiah.
Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Zechariah offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition of a classic volume features lightly updated language, current NIV Scripture quotations, and a new interior design.
CONTENTS
General preface
Author’s preface
Chief abbreviations
Select bibliography
Introduction
Part 1: Kingdom prelude (Zechariah 1–6)
1. A call to return to the Lord (1:1-6)
2. Vision 1: The man among the myrtle trees (1:7-17)
3. Vision 2: Four horns and four craftsmen (1:18-21)
4. Vision 3: A man with a measuring line (2:1-13)
5. Vision 4: Clean garments for the high priest (3:1-10)
6. Vision 5: The gold lampstand and the two olive trees (4:1-14)
7. Vision 6: The flying scroll (5:1-4)
8. Vision 7: The woman in a basket (5:5-11)
9. Vision 8: Four chariots (6:1-8)
10. The crowning of Joshua the high priest (6:9-15)
Part 2: Kingdom consummation (Zechariah 7–14)
11. A call for true fasting (7:1-14)
12. The Lord promises to bless Jerusalem (8:1-23)
13. Through suffering to glory (9:1–14:21)
14. Oracle 1: God’s rule and human leaders (9:1–11:17)
15. Oracle 2: Day of destiny in Jerusalem (12:1–14:21)
