ZECHARIAH 1
God’s anger was directed against three targets.
The previous generation (1–6). Their sins had helped to bring about the ruin of the nation, but the new generation was committing the same sins. Sin has a way of following us and finally overtaking us, like a wild beast let loose on our trail. It is always time to repent.
The present generation (12). During the seventy years of captivity, the nation felt God’s anger; but now the time had come for God to show mercy. His discipline had accomplished His purposes; now He would begin to heal and restore His people.
The complacent nations (7–21). God’s angels patrol His earth and work on behalf of His people (
The feeble remnant, working on the temple, must have been greatly encouraged by God’s promise of mercy and help (vv. 14–17). Are you claiming His promises today?