Zechariah: Introduction

I. Who Wrote the Book
A. His Name
B. HIs Family
C. His Occupation
D. His Days

II. When Was the Book Written
A. Chapters 1-8 - 520 B.C.
B. Chapters 9-14 - 480 B.C.

Evidence For Unity of Authorship
i. The Whole Book Claims to be From Zechariah
ii. Striking Similarities Between Two Sections of the Book
iii. The Message of the Entire Book Resembles Haggai

III. To Whom Was the Book Written

IV. Why Was the Book Written
A. The Historical Purpose
B. The Doctrinal Purpose
i. The Centrality of the Temple in Israel's Restoration
ii. The Providence of God in Bringing Back Israel to Palestine
iii. The Preeminance of the Messiah in the Future Restoration
C. The Christological Purpose
i. The Angel of the Lord
ii. The Righteous Branch
iii. The Coming King
iv. The Crucified Saviour
v. The Triumphant Sovereign

V. How Is the Book Divided
A. Call to Repentance
B. Eight Visions
C. Four Messages
D. Two Burdens
i. The Rejection of Messiah
ii. The Reign of Messiah