Introduction and Overview - Part Two

This second introductory message considers the historical context for Zechariah's prophecy. Zechariah lived and prophesied at a critical time in Israel's history and his prophetic visions and burdens were set in the context of that time period and interacted with its particulars. Therefore, understanding the book of Zechariah requires that the reader be familiar with the book's historical setting, how Israel arrived there, and where God was moving the nation into the future. Most importantly, the reader must understand how Israel's history - before, during and after Zechariah's life and ministry - revealed and prepared for the person and work of Jesus Christ.