Comfort and Confrontation

EXPOSITION:
I. A Word of Comfort
A. The Imagery of the Vision
1. The Period
2. The Person
3. The Place
B. The Meaning of the Vision
1. The Lord's Explanation
2. The Lord's Intercession
C. The Blessings of Vision
1. God's Care For His People
2. Angel's Request For Mercy is Granted
3. Temple Will Be Completed
4. Jerusalem Will Be Rebuilt
5. Cities Will Grow and Prosper
6. Jerusalem Will Again Be the Lord's Chosen City

II. A Word of Confrontation
A. Three Common Interpretations
1. Past Kingdoms That Opposed Israel
2. Future Kingsoms that Oppose Israel (Daniel)
3. Symbolic of All the Foes of God's People

APPLICATION:

1. These visions tell us that's God's people are precious to Him.
2. God is always with His people.
3. God blesses obedience of His people.
4. God will punish those that mistreat His people.