Here are my thoughts:
Zechariah
God wanted him to tell others about Him and to be a good King unlike his fathers before
Another building project - sounds familiar
God wants to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem- with compassion, new start with Zechariah
Thoughts for Us to Take Away
We need to choose to follow God - is our decision not one which we inherit
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Things to take out of this passage:
• Zechariah is prophesying to Israel which at the time was owned by Persia.
• God is angry with Israel because they have been influenced by foreign gods and have turned away from Him. However, He will bring them back if they look to Him.
• Two visions;
• Vision 1 – horses and riders – there are four riders mentioned, sent to find out what is happening on the earth. They discover that there is peace in the world. However, God says that He is furious with the nations surrounding Jerusalem because they have infected Jerusalem. God says that He will rebuild the temple and the city and will dwell within it again.
• Vision 2 – animal horns – there are four horns, each one a nation surrounding Israel. They are going to be crushed by four blacksmiths, but we do not know who they are.
Things to put into practice:
• A little odd. I guess we need to hold onto the fact that God will call us home if we call on Him. He hears our calls for help and will aid us, but we have to accept the gift of grace if we are to change.
• Not sure what else other than God speaks in confusing ways!
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