Zechariah Chapter 4

Zechariah 4

    Here is a little quiet time and meditation I had on this book and chapter. For me I had to do a little bit of digging to make it come to life for me. My intention is not to preach to anyone who reads this (if you get some encouragement then great). I hope that anyone who reads this may offer some additional sources, links to articles and suggested readings. That is why I am posting it as a blog.

• "Chapters 1-8, the prophet's encouragement to the people to finish the work of rebuilding the Temple." (Illustrated dictionary of the Bible)
  
• "In a series of eight symbolic night visions that came to the prophet (1:7-6:8), Zechariah encourages the people to finish this important task. These visions are followed by a coronation scene (6:9-15), in which a high priest named Joshua is crowned as priest and king, symbolizing the Messiah who is to come. This is considered one of the classic Messianic prophecies of the Old Testament." (Illustrated dictionary of the Bible)
  
• Chapter 4 is "The Golden Lampstand and Olive Tree" "Chapters 1-8 Zechariah tells us, were delivered as prophecies" (Illustrated dictionary of the Bible)
  

  Works Cited
  

  Illustrated dictionary of the Bible. Nashville: T. Nelson, 1997. Print.