We know little about this prophet, though zechariah is a common name in the old testament at least 27 different zechariahs are mentioned in the bible. In 538 bc the great and improbable event foretold by jeremiah jeremiah 25. Zechariah overview, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, filling six volumes, provides an exhaustive look at every verse in the bible. Picture study bible zechariah bible history online. The only details we have about this zechariah come from ezra 5 and 6. This summary of the book of zechariah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zechariah. In addition the canonical history of the book of zechariah has always included all fourteen chapters in the book. Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a. And as i prayed, a few different possibilities were in my mind. Book of zechariah outline summary online bible nwt.
Illustrated bible history illustrations, photos, and images of the ancient world of the bible. Study some of the verses about babylon in the bible. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah the book of zechariah is called the apocalypse of the old testament. Study guide for zechariah 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. Study zechariah using the geneva study bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. Brief commentary on the book of zechariah harbor bible. Ancient jerusalem interactive study of jerusalem with map. Abrahamic covenant, a study outline of the identity of gods people by e. Zechariah 3 clean garments for the high priest bible gateway. Zechariah bible study zion friedheim lutheran church. Zechariah 3 clean garments for the high priest bible. The book of zechariah, because of its great variation in style, content, and language, is widely believed to be a composite work.
The prophecy of zechariah is noted for its rich use of visions, pictures, and symbols. Zechariah summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of zechariah for bible study or sunday school lessons. We need to grab hold of this at the deepest level or we will always think we deserve it. Most would be amazed to learn that zechariah, with only fourteen chapters, is quoted about forty times in. The next book we will study, ezra tells the story of the return from the exile. Zechariah bible study zionfriedheim lutheran church. Because he was a visionary, a lot of his words are very obscure. Zechariah s prophetic ministry took place in the postexilic period, the time of the jewish restoration from babylonian captivity.
In this book, zechariah s visions foster hope in the future promise of. The book of zechariah teaches that salvation may be obtained by all. Zechariah died hundreds of years earlier, before 800 b. Their faith in god was weak and they were not motivated to build the temple. Throughout the bible babylon is used as an idea as well as a city. The book of zechariah is narrative history, prophetic and apocalyptic in genre. Book of zechariah overview insight for living ministries. Not much is known about zechariah s life other than what may be inferred from the book. Study guide for zechariah 1 blue letter bible study tools make reading, searching and studying the bible easy and rewarding.
Is not this man a burning stick snatched from the fire. Not much is known about zechariahs life other than what may be inferred from the book. Jul 07, 2017 gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last command to. Zechariahs book, however, is longer and has much more variety than haggais.
His book contains visions with strange symbols, prose as well as poetry, and many messianic prophecies. In the top box type the book of the bible and the chapter e. In this book, zechariahs visions foster hope in the future promise of. Zechariah ben jehoiada was the last martyr in the last book of the hebrew bible, chronicles, so jesus may have been speaking canonically, the. Cursed be the man that trusteth in man, and maketh flesh his arm, and whose heart departeth from the lord. Zechariah, bible courses, bible study guides, bible study questions,books of bible, english. The book of zechariah, the beginning to the end in. Genesis, psalms, and isaiah are the most quoted books in the nt, which, considering their length and crucial contents, is not surprising. Cyrus, king of persia issued a proclamation permitting the exiled jews within the persian empire to return to their land and rebuild the house of the lord ezra 14. Zechariah is among the most precisely dated books in the bible. The prophet zechariah wrote chapters 18 approximately 520518 b. Zechariah verse by verse bible commentary matthew henry. Although the name zechariah was common among the hebrew people twentyeight zechariahs are mentioned in the old testament, there are bible teachers who identify the zechariah of this book with the zacharias whom our lord mentioned in matthew 23.
First century israel map large map of israel in the first century click around on the cities. May 08, 2019 agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of the church. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. And do not plot evil in your hearts against one another. Zechariah s call to come out of babylon is both literal and figurative revelation 18. It is a postexilic book, meaning it was written after post the return from captivity exile in babylon. In this book, zechariahs visions foster hope in the future promise of the messianic kingdom and challenge israel after the exile to remain faithful. The book of zechariah has been called the most messianic of all the old testament books. Most would be amazed to learn that zechariah, with only fourteen chapters, is quoted about forty times in the nt. Compare the parables of the seats of honor and the great banquet in luke 14 the four horns and four craftsmen 1.
Escape, you who dwell with the daughter of babylon. Zechariah, whose name means whom jehovah remembers, is identified as. I will refine them like silver and test them like gold. Before the temple completed, and then wrote chapters 914 approximately 480 b. Hag 12, though both prophets were clearly interested in spiritual renewal as well.
His name, common to more than 29 old testament men, means the lord remembers. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. This zechariah has of old been connected with 2 chronicles 24. Aug 01, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of zechariah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. The occasion is the same as that of the book of haggai see background. Many of these were interpreted for his benefit by an accompanying angel. Written in 520 bc to the jews returning from the babylonian exile, zechariah encourages and exhorts gods people by laying out. The chief purpose of zechariah and haggai was to rebuke the people of judah and to encourage and motivate them to complete the rebuilding of the temple zec 4.
It has been speculated that his grandfather iddo was the head of a priestly family who returned with zerubbabel, and that zechariah may himself have been a priest as well as a prophet. The book of zechariah lacks unity in its contents, style, and vocabulary. The book of zechariah, the beginning to the end in relation. I will say, they are my people, and they will say, the lord is our god.
In this book, zechariahs visions foster hope in the future promise of the messianic kingdom and challenge israel after the exile to remain faithful to. Show loving devotion and compassion to one another. Zechariah bible study outlinecontents by chapter and verse. In that respect, its possible to think of the book of zechariah as a kind of miniature book of isaiah. Study guide for zechariah 2 by david guzik blue letter bible. Baldwin writes, even the tiny fragment of the greek manuscript found at qumran, which includes the end of chapter 8 and the beginning of chapter 9, shows no gap or spacing whatsoever to suggest a break between the two parts. Lets turn our attention one more time to the first chapter of the old testament book of zechariah. Zechariah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Agape bible study, in depth catholic scripture study of both the old and new testaments, catecism of the catholic church, bible study,commentaries, ancient catholic scholars, contemporay catholic scholars, biblical history, salvation history, fathers of. Zechariah pictures christ in both his first coming zechariah 9. Watch our overview video on the book of zechariah, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Zechariah, on the other hand, experienced god through visions.
But unfortunately we came to the end of that book and now we need to move on to something else. The reason for this supposition is probably that in the hebrew bible the chronicles are placed at the very end. Key personalities are zechariah, zerubbabel and joshua. Study scripture verses and use highlighting, underlining, and take notes in the bible. Zechariah 3 new international version niv clean garments for the high priest. The purpose of this book is that zechariah wrote to encourage the remnant, who had recently returned from exile. By studying the book of zechariah, students can learn about the lords love for his. The book of zechariah, attributed to the hebrew prophet zechariah, is included in the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible. Also, select the version and then click the search the bible button.
Abel then would be a man out of the first and zechariah a man out of the last book of the old testament. For the ot only the kjv, and niv versions have voice available. The prophet zechariah calls for the jews to remove idols, to return to god and to true worship. Generation word bible teaching ministry enjoy fast paced verse by verse teaching of scripture with exegetical insight, historical information and relevant application for your spiritual growth. Picture study bible studybible with pictures and maps. The prophet zechariah is just one of over thirty men named zechariah in the old testament. This is supported by zechariahs interest in the temple and the priesthood, and. His name means yahweh has remembered, which might also be a good summary of the prophetic work that bears his name. If jerusalem carried the idea of gods city then babylon carries the idea of the city of the world. After the start of the book in verse 1, zechariah began his book with a short speech in verses 26. The book of zechariah contains the clearest and the largest number of messianic about the messiah passages among the minor prophets. The universal tradition of both jews and christians endorses the prophet zechariah as author. So, for the last year and a few weeks, weve grown accustomed to turning our attention to the book of job.
Nonetheless, it is the book of zechariah among the minor prophets that is most often quoted in the new testament, so it was well known. Zechariah in the picture study bible the book of zechariah. And i will pour upon the house of david, and upon the inhabitants of jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications. Gcbi is a one year bible program designed to give students the tools and knowledge required to understand the bible and form a biblical worldview, with the goal of following jesus last command to.
Use highlighting, underlining, and take notes while you study the bible. In this way it is much like the book of revelation or daniel which also have. Zechariah verse by verse teaching in the book of zechariah. Home biblical archaeology significant discoveries from ancient empires. Bible teaching online in audio, video, notes from the book of genesis by galyn wiemers of generation word.