As I delved into the book of Zechariah, I was struck by the vivid and mysterious visions that the prophet received. From the man riding on a red horse among the Myrtle trees to the flying scroll with its curse over the land, each vision seemed to hold a deeper meaning waiting to be uncovered.
Throughout the book, God speaks to Zechariah, urging the people to return to Him and promising to restore Jerusalem and Zion. As I read on, I couldn't help but wonder what insights and lessons these visions hold for us today.
The word of the Lord came to me, saying, "Return to me," declares the Lord of hosts, "and I will return to you." The Lord was very angry with our fathers, and we should not be like them. The former prophets cried out, "Return from your evil ways and from your evil deeds," but they did not listen. Our fathers, where are they? And the prophets, do they live forever? The words and statutes of the Lord, which He commanded His servants, the prophets, have overtaken our fathers. They repented and said, "As the Lord of hosts purposed to deal with us for our ways and deeds, so has He dealt with us."
The Lord has sent His patrol to Earth, and they have reported that all the Earth remains at rest. The angel of the Lord asked, "How long will you have no mercy on Jerusalem and the cities of Judah against which you have been angry these 70 years?" The Lord answered with gracious and comforting words.
The Lord has returned to Jerusalem with mercy, and His house shall be built in it. The city shall again overflow with prosperity, and the Lord will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem. Many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day and shall be His people.
The Lord rebukes Satan, who accuses Joshua the high priest. The Lord removes Joshua's iniquity and clothes him with pure vestments. The Lord promises Joshua that if he walks in His ways and keeps His charge, he shall rule His house and have charge of His courts.
The Lord shows me a lampstand all of gold with a bowl on the top of it and seven lamps on it. Two olive trees are by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left. The angel who talked with me explains that this is the word of the Lord to Zerubabel: not by might nor by power but by His Spirit. The hands of Zerubabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands shall also complete it.
The Lord shows me a flying scroll, which is the curse that goes out over the face of the whole land for everyone who steals and everyone who swears falsely. The Lord will send it out, declares the Lord of hosts.
Therefore, let us return to the Lord and walk in His ways, keeping His charge, that we may receive His mercy and blessings.
I was reading the book of Zechariah when I came across a peculiar vision. In the vision, I saw a man riding on a red horse standing among the Myrtle trees in a glen. Behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. When I asked the angel who talked with me what they were, the man among the Myrtle trees answered, "These are they whom the Lord has sent to patrol the Earth." They had patrolled the Earth, and behold, all the Earth remained at rest.
Then the angel of the Lord asked, "Oh Lord of hosts, how long will you have no mercy on Jerusalem and the cities of Judah against which you have been angry these 70 years?" The Lord answered with gracious and comforting words to the angel who talked with me. The angel then said to me, "Cry out, thus says the Lord of hosts, 'I am exceedingly jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion, and I am exceedingly angry with the nations that are at ease.'"
The Lord had returned to Jerusalem with mercy, and His house shall be built in it. The measuring line shall be stretched out over Jerusalem, and the city shall overflow with prosperity. The Lord will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.
I lifted my eyes and saw four horns, and the angel who talked with me said, "These are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem." Then the Lord showed me four craftsmen, and they have come to terrify the horns of the nations who lifted up their horns against the land of Judah to scatter it.
In another vision, I saw a man with a measuring line in his hand, and he said he was going to measure Jerusalem to see its width and length. The angel who talked with me came forward and said, "Run, say to that young man, 'Jerusalem shall be inhabited as villages without walls because of the multitude of people and livestock in it. And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the Lord.'"
The Lord had spread us abroad as the four winds of the heavens, and we were to escape to Zion. The Lord had roused Himself from His holy dwelling, and He will inherit Judah as His portion in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem.
In yet another vision, I saw Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan was standing at his right hand to accuse him. The Lord said to Satan, "The Lord rebuke you, oh Satan. The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you. Is not this a brand plucked from the fire?"
Joshua was standing before the angel clothed with filthy garments, and the angel said to remove the filthy garments from him. The angel said, "Behold, I have taken your iniquity away from you, and I will clothe you with pure vestments." The Lord had solemnly assured Joshua, "If you will walk in my ways and keep my charge, then you shall rule my house and have charge of my courts."
In yet another vision, I saw a lampstand all of gold with a bowl on the top of it and seven lamps on it. There were two olive trees by it, and the angel who talked with me said, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubabel, 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.'" The hands of Zerubabel had laid the foundation of the house, and his hands shall also complete it.
Lastly, I saw a flying scroll, and the angel said to me, "This is the curse that goes out over the face of the whole land for everyone who steals shall be cleaned out according to what is on one side and everyone who swears falsely shall be cleaned out according to what is on the other side." The Lord of hosts will send it out.
I lifted my eyes and saw four horns. When I asked the angel who talked with me what they were, he said that these horns represent the nations that had scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem.
Then, the Lord showed me four craftsmen. The angel explained to me that these craftsmen have come to terrify the nations that had lifted up their horns against the land of Judah and scattered it. They have come to cast down the horns of these nations.
These four horns and craftsmen represent the judgment of the Lord against the nations that have oppressed Judah and Israel. The Lord has promised to comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem again.
I am grateful that the Lord is merciful and has returned to Jerusalem with compassion. He has promised to rebuild His house in Jerusalem and bring prosperity to the city.
Through these visions, the Lord has shown me His plan to restore His people and bring justice to the nations. I am humbled to have been given this insight and will continue to trust in the Lord's faithfulness.
I saw a man with a measuring line in his hand, and I asked him where he was going. He replied, "I am going to measure Jerusalem to see what is its width and what is its length." Then, an angel came forward and said to him, "Run, say to that young man, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as villages without walls because of the multitude of people and livestock in it. And I will be to her a wall of fire all around, declares the Lord. And I will be the glory in her midst."
The measuring line shall be stretched out over Jerusalem, and the city shall again overflow with prosperity. The Lord will again comfort Zion and again choose Jerusalem. The Lord has returned to Jerusalem with mercy, and his house shall be built in it, declares the Lord of hosts.
I lifted my eyes and saw four horns, which are the horns that have scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem. Then, the Lord showed me four craftsmen who have come to terrify the horns of the nations who lifted up their horns against the land of Judah to scatter it.
The Lord rebuked Satan who stood at the right hand of Joshua the high priest to accuse him, and the Lord said, "The Lord rebuke you, oh Satan. The Lord who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you. Is not this a brand plucked from the fire?" Then, the angel said to those who were standing before him, "Remove the filthy garments from him and clothe him with pure vestments."
The hands of Zerubabel have laid the foundation of the Lord's house, and his hands shall also complete it. The Lord of hosts has sent me to you, and whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubabel.
I saw a flying scroll, and the Lord said, "This is the curse that goes out over the face of the whole land for everyone who steals shall be cleaned out according to what is on one side and everyone who swears falsely shall be cleaned out according to what is on the other side." The Lord of hosts has spoken.
I saw Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, and Satan was standing at his right hand to accuse him. But the Lord rebuked Satan and said, "Is not this a brand plucked from the fire?" Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, but the angel of the Lord commanded that his filthy garments be removed and he be clothed with pure vestments.
The angel of the Lord then assured Joshua that if he walked in the ways of the Lord and kept His charge, he would rule the house of the Lord and have charge of His courts. The Lord also promised to remove the iniquity of the land in a single day and bring His servant, the branch.
I saw a vision of a lampstand all of gold with a bowl on the top of it and seven lamps on it, with seven lips on each of the lamps. There were two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left. The angel of the Lord explained that this was the word of the Lord to Zerubabel, that the house would be completed not by might nor by power, but by the Spirit of the Lord.
I also saw a flying scroll, which the Lord said was the curse that goes out over the face of the whole land for everyone who steals and everyone who swears falsely.
Through these visions, the Lord showed His mercy and promised to remove the iniquity of the land and bring prosperity to His people.
In Zechariah 4, the prophet describes a vision of a golden lampstand with seven lamps and two olive trees standing beside it. The lampstand represents the nation of Israel, and the olive trees represent the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth.
The vision emphasizes the importance of the Holy Spirit in the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of Israel. The lampstand's seven lamps represent the seven spirits of God, and the olive trees symbolize the anointing of God's chosen leaders.
The message of the vision is clear: the rebuilding of the temple and the restoration of Israel will not be accomplished by human might or power, but by the Spirit of the Lord. The anointing of God's chosen leaders and the power of the Holy Spirit will be the driving force behind the restoration of Israel.
As we look to the future, we must remember the importance of the Holy Spirit in all that we do. We cannot rely on our own strength or abilities, but must seek the anointing of God and the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish His will.
I just saw a flying scroll in my vision. It was 20 cubits long and 10 cubits wide. The angel who was with me explained that it was a curse that would go out over the whole land. Those who steal would be punished according to what is written on one side of the scroll, and those who swear falsely would be punished according to what is written on the other side.
This is a warning to all who would break the law and deceive others. The Lord will not tolerate such actions and will bring justice to those who commit them. It is a reminder to always act with integrity and honesty, and to treat others with respect and fairness.
As I delved into the book of Zechariah, I was struck by the powerful visions and messages that the prophet received from the Lord. From the call to return to the rebuilding of Jerusalem, from the cleansing of Joshua to the golden lampstand, the flying scroll, and the woman in a basket, the book is filled with rich imagery and symbolism.
Through these visions, the Lord speaks of a new future for Jerusalem and the restoration of His people. As I read through the book, I couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and wonder at the power and majesty of our God.
In the second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to me, saying that the Lord was very angry with our fathers. He urged us to return to Him and promised to return to us as well. Our fathers did not listen to the former prophets who cried out for them to return from their evil ways and deeds. The Lord's words and statutes overtook our fathers, and they repented.
One night, I saw a man riding on a red horse standing among the Myrtle trees. Behind him were red, sorrel, and white horses. The Lord had sent them to patrol the Earth, and they reported that all the Earth remained at rest. The angel of the Lord asked how long the Lord would have no mercy on Jerusalem and the cities of Judah against which He had been angry for 70 years. The Lord answered with gracious and comforting words, promising to return to Jerusalem with mercy and to build His house in it.
The Lord was exceedingly jealous for Jerusalem and Zion and exceedingly angry with the nations that were at ease. He had been angry with them for a little while, and they furthered the disaster. The Lord had returned to Jerusalem with mercy, and His house would be built in it. The measuring line would be stretched out over Jerusalem, and the city would overflow with prosperity. The Lord would comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem again. Many nations would join themselves to the Lord in that day.
I saw a vision of four horns and asked the angel who talked with me what they represented. He explained that these horns had scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem. Then, the Lord showed me four craftsmen who had come to terrify the horns and cast down the nations who had lifted up their horns against the land of Judah.
In another vision, I saw a man with a measuring line in his hand. He told me that he was going to measure Jerusalem to see its width and length. Another angel came forward and said that Jerusalem would be inhabited as villages without walls because of the multitude of people and livestock in it. The Lord would be a wall of fire all around Jerusalem and the glory in its midst.
The angel also instructed me to cry out that the Lord was exceedingly jealous for Jerusalem and for Zion. He was angry with the nations that were at ease, for they had furthered the disaster while he was angry but a little. The Lord had returned to Jerusalem with mercy, and his house would be built in it. The measuring line would be stretched out over Jerusalem, and the city would again overflow with prosperity. The Lord would comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem again.
I was also told to flee from the land of the north and escape to Zion, for the Lord had spread his people abroad as the four winds of the heavens. Those who touched them touched the apple of his eye, and the Lord would inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land. All flesh should be silent before the Lord, for he had roused himself from his holy dwelling.
These visions showed me that the Lord was angry with the nations that had caused suffering for his people, but he had returned to Jerusalem with mercy. He would comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem again, and his people should be silent before him.
As I walked through the streets of Jerusalem, I couldn't help but feel a sense of hope and excitement for the future of this city. The Lord has promised that Jerusalem will once again overflow with prosperity, and I have no doubt that this promise will be fulfilled.
According to the word of the Lord, Jerusalem will be inhabited as villages without walls because of the multitude of people and livestock in it. The Lord has also promised to be a wall of fire all around Jerusalem and to be the glory in her midst. These comforting words assure us that the Lord will protect and bless Jerusalem, and that its people will prosper.
As I continued my walk, I felt the presence of the Lord all around me. The Lord has returned to Jerusalem with mercy, and his house shall be built in it. The measuring line shall be stretched out over Jerusalem, and the city shall again overflow with prosperity.
Furthermore, the Lord has promised to comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem once again. Many nations shall join themselves to the Lord in that day and shall be his people. The Lord will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land and will once again choose Jerusalem.
In conclusion, the Lord's promise of prosperity and his presence in Jerusalem are a source of hope and comfort for all who call this city their home. As we look to the future, we can trust that the Lord will continue to bless and protect Jerusalem, and that its people will thrive.
I saw Joshua, the high priest, standing before the angel of the Lord with Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and the angel said to remove them from him. The angel also said that he had taken away Joshua's iniquity and would clothe him with pure vestments. The Lord of hosts then assured Joshua that if he walked in His ways and kept His charge, he would rule His house and have charge of His courts.
The angel of the Lord solemnly assured Joshua that he and his friends who sit before him are men who are assigned. The Lord of hosts said that He would bring His servant, the branch, and on the stone set before Joshua, He would engrave its inscription. The Lord of hosts would remove the iniquity of the land in a single day, and in that day, every one of them would invite his neighbor to come under his Vine and under his fig tree.
In Zechariah 4, I saw a lampstand all of gold with a bowl on the top of it and seven lamps on it with seven lips on each of the lamps that are on the top of it. There are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left. The angel who talked with me said that this is the word of the Lord to Zerubabel: "Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit says the Lord of hosts." The hands of Zerubabel have laid the foundation of this house, and his hands shall also complete it. These seven are the eyes of the Lord which range through the whole earth.
In Zechariah 5, I saw a flying scroll, and the Lord of hosts said that it is the curse that goes out over the face of the whole land. Everyone who steals shall be cleaned out according to what is on one side, and everyone who swears falsely shall be cleaned out according to what is on the other side. The Lord of hosts will send it out.
I saw a vision of a golden lampstand with a bowl on top and seven lamps with seven lips on each of them. There were two olive trees beside the lampstand, one on the right and one on the left. I asked the angel who talked with me what these were, and he explained that the lampstand represents the word of the Lord to Zerubabel, saying that the temple would be rebuilt not by might nor by power but by the Lord's spirit. The two olive trees represent the two anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth.
The two olive trees are significant because they represent the anointed ones who stand by the Lord of the whole earth. These anointed ones are empowered by the Lord to carry out his will and purpose on earth. The olive trees are also a symbol of peace and prosperity, as they provide oil for lamps and food for the people. The fact that they are standing by the lampstand shows that they are working together with the Lord to bring light and peace to the world.
I lifted my eyes and saw a flying scroll, its length was 20 cubits and its width was 10 cubits. The angel who talked with me said, "This is the curse that goes out over the face of the whole land. For everyone who steals shall be cleaned out according to what is on one side and everyone who swears falsely shall be cleaned out according to what is on the other side. I will send it out," declares the Lord of hosts.
The flying scroll is a symbol of the judgment that is coming upon those who steal and those who swear falsely. The scroll is a curse that will be sent out over the whole land, and those who are guilty of these sins will be punished accordingly.
It is important to note that the flying scroll is not just a physical object, but it represents the judgment of God. It is a warning to those who would break God's commandments and a reminder that all will be held accountable for their actions.
As believers, we must take heed of this warning and strive to live a life that is pleasing to God. We must be honest in our dealings with others and refrain from stealing or swearing falsely. Let us remember that God is just and will not overlook sin, but will bring judgment upon those who do wrong.
In the vision that the Lord gave me, I saw a woman sitting inside a basket. The basket was made of lead, and the woman was crouched down inside it. Then an angel appeared and lifted the basket by its handles and said to me, "Look! This is the iniquity of the people throughout the land."
The angel then proceeded to take the woman and the basket to a place called Shinar and placed it there. Shinar is the same place where the Tower of Babel was built, and it represents the place of rebellion against God.
This vision showed me that the people's sins were being carried away from Jerusalem and taken to a place of judgment. The lead basket represented the weight and severity of their sins. It was a clear warning that the people needed to repent and turn back to God before it was too late.
I saw four chariots coming out from between two mountains, and each chariot had different colored horses - red, black, white, and dappled. The angel who talked with me explained that these chariots represent the four spirits of heaven, which are going out to patrol the earth. The black horses are going to the north country, the white horses are going after them, and the dappled horses are going to the south country. The red horses, however, are patrolling the earth and keeping it at rest.
When I asked the angel about these chariots, he told me that they are going out to execute judgment on the enemies of Israel. The black horses represent the north country, which has been a source of trouble for Israel. The white horses represent the Lord's victory over the enemies of Israel, and the dappled horses represent the Lord's protection of Israel's people.
As for the red horses, they are patrolling the earth and keeping it at rest. The Lord is watching over his people, and he will not allow their enemies to destroy them. The Lord has promised to be merciful to Jerusalem and to comfort Zion. He will rebuild his house in Jerusalem, and the city will overflow with prosperity once again.
The Lord has also promised to remove the iniquity of the land in a single day. He will bring his servant, the Branch, and he will remove the iniquity of the land. In that day, every one of us will invite our neighbor to come under our vine and under our fig tree.
These chariots are a reminder that the Lord is always watching over his people, and he will protect them from their enemies. We must trust in the Lord and have faith that he will keep his promises to us.