Scripture Reading on Sunday Mornings
SUNDAY MORNING SCRIPTURE READING: ZECHARIAH THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BOOK – Author: the prophet Zechariah (1:1) who worked with the prophet Haggai and with Ezra and Nehemiah to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem after the people returned from their exile (see Ezra 5:1-2 and Matthew 23:35). – Date: Zechariah began prophesying in 520 B.C., just two months after Haggai (1:1; 7:1). – Purpose: Zechariah’s prophecy to formerly exiled Jews who were now inhabiting Jerusalem was written to establish their faith and obedience in light of the future fulfillment of God’s past promises. John MacArthur considers Zechariah “the most messianic, […]
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