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Chart from recommended resource Jensen's Survey of the OT - used by permission
Zechariah Chart from Charles Swindoll
Another Zechariah Chart
ZECHARIAH ("Yahweh Remembers") Click for EXCELLENT TIMELINE of Zechariah - Go to Page 43 Other Timelines on Zechariah |
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Zec 1:1-6 | Zec 1:7-6:8 | Zec 6:9-6:15 | Zec 7:1-8:23 | Zec 9:1-11:17 | Zec 12:1-14:21 |
Return to Me Zec 1:3 |
Messianic Kingdom Visions |
The Branch |
Four Messages |
Two Oracles or Burdens |
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Zechariah 1-6 |
Zechariah 7-8 |
Zechariah 9-14 |
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Apocalyptic |
Ethical Prophecy 1) Rebuke |
Predictive Prophecy 1) Burden Against the Nations |
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Call to Repentance |
Eight Visions (Picture) |
Crowning of Joshua |
Question of the Fasts (Calendar) |
First Burden: Rejection of Messiah |
Second Burden: Reign of Messiah |
The Way of Salvation |
Messianic Kingdom Visions |
The Bringer of Salvation |
Commands Concerning Present Things |
Oracles (Burdens) Concerning Future Things |
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Behold the man...the Branch | Love, Truth and Peace |
The Day of the Lord |
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PICTURES | PROBLEMS | PREDICTIONS | |||
ISRAEL'S FORTUNE |
ISRAEL'S FASTING |
ISRAEL'S FUTURE |
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"My house will be built in Jerusalem" Zec 1:16 |
"Let your hands be strong" Zec 8:9 |
"HOLY TO THE LORD" Zec 14:20 |
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PLACE: JERUSALEM |
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Written During the Building of the Temple 520-518BC |
Written after the Temple Was Completed circa 480-470BC |
DAVID BARON - Commentary on Zechariah (1919)
Charles Feinberg - A Hebrew Christian commentator of ability, he brings tot he study a knowledge of rabbinic sources and a fine perception of the place of Israel in the prophetic plan of God.
- Zechariah 12 Israel's Final Conflict and Great Deliverance
- Zechariah 13:1-6 Israel's Cleansing of the People from Sin and the Land from Idolatry - The Opened Fountain and Its Cleansing Power
- Zechariah 13:7-9 The Smiting of the Shepherd and the Scattering of the Flock
- Zechariah 14 The Glorious Consummation: Messiah's Visible Appearing as the Deliverer of Israel and the Establishment of God's Kingdom on Earth
Below is another source because the above source has numerous typos...
- Zechariah 12 Israel's Final Conflict and Great Deliverance
- Zechariah 13:1-6 The Opened Fountain and Its Cleansing Power
- Zechariah 14 The Glorious Consummation: Messiah's Visible Appearing as the Deliverer of Israel and the Establishment of God's Kingdom on Earth
BEST COMMENTARIES
Rosscup on Kaiser's work: A careful evangelical gives contemporary outlines usable to pastors. He has occasional illustrations and serious explanation of the text. He is premillennial, as on Zechariah 14, and packs in much expositional help, relating it strategically to life. (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
- Zechariah: An Exegetical and Theological Exposition of Holy Scripture (New American Commentary - George Klein - excellent, literal, futuristic, conservative, millennial
- James Montgomery Boice - conservative, literal, futuristic - excellent for preaching
- Exploring the Minor Prophets John Phillips -
Rosscup on John Phillips - A respected popular expositor on a number of biblical books here has two introductory chapters, then a chapter of about 20–30 pp. on each prophet (50 on Zech.). Several charts aid readers, and a detailed outline runs before each exposition. The exposition is in general surveys of sections, at times taking a view on a main problem. In Hosea 1:2, he feels that God had Hosea marry an immoral woman but Phillips offers no help on the moral issue. Phillips is premillennial, seeing Israel’s future kingdom blessings as in the millennium after Christ’s Second Coming (Hosea 3:5; Joel 3:14ff; Amos 9:15; Zeph. 3:9ff; Zech 2:10–13; 14:1–21). In Mal. 2:15 he has “one” refer to God making husband and wife into one, and in 4:5 he thinks the Elijah will be fulfilled in one of the two witnesses in Rev. 11. The work helps on broad coverage, and is quite readable for preachers, church teachers, students and lay people wanting a general devotional sweep. (Ibid)
BIBLE.ORG RESOURCES Resources that Reference Zechariah
RICH CATHERS - most messages have illustrations
STEVEN COLE - Sermons
- Zechariah 12:1-14 God, The Mighty Savio
- Zechariah 13:1-9 God's Fountain for Cleansing
- Zechariah 14:1-21 The Triumph of the Coming King
THOMAS CONSTABLE Expository Notes
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
RON DANIEL Sermon Notes on Zechariah
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
EDWARD DENNETT
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation In Depth Commentary
C J ELLICOTT
Be a Berean - Not always a literal interpretation. Caveat Emptor!
- Zechariah 12 Commentary for English Readers
- Zechariah 13 Commentary for English Readers
- Zechariah 14 Commentary for English Readers
EASY ENGLISH Interesting simple translation
CHARLES FEINBERG Exegetical Studies in Zechariah
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation (Author of two excellent books - God Remembers: A Study of Zechariah and The Minor Prophets)
- Exegetical Studies in Zechariah Part 18 - Zechariah 12:1-4
- Exegetical Studies in Zechariah Part 19 - Zechariah 13:1-9
- Exegetical Studies in Zechariah Part 20 - Zechariah 14:1-21
A C GAEBELEIN Commentary on Zechariah
The Annotated Bible
Commentary on Zechariah 1911
Charles Feinberg - A study of the prophecy from the dispensational, premillennial position by one of the foremost teachers of prophecy in this generation.
GOTQUESTIONS Related to Zechariah
- Is Zechariah 12:10 a Messianic prophecy
- Zechariah 13:8-9 Will All Israel Be Saved?
- Is Zechariah 14:4 a prophecy about the second coming of Christ
DAVID GUZIK Commentary on Zechariah
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
EBENEZER HENDERSON Commentary on Zechariah
James Rosscup writes "This 1858 work supplies much help on matters of the text, word meaning, resolving some problems, etc. Some have found it one of the most contributive sources in getting at what a text means." (Commentaries for Biblical Expositors: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works)
Charles Feinberg - One of the finest commentaries on the Minor Prophets, making splendid use of the cognate Semitic languages.
HOLMAN PUBLISHING
BARRY HORNER Zechariah Commentary
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
H A IRONSIDE Zechariah Commentary
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
Charles Feinberg - Popular exposition of Scripture at its best is to be found in the works of this writer.
JAMIESON, FAUSSET, BROWN Commentary Critical and Explanatory on Zechariah
Note: JFB is one of the more literal, conservative older commentaries (prior to 1900). Sample excerpt of eschatological (prophetic, apocalyptic) passage Zechariah 14:2 - "gather all nations, etc. — The prophecy seems literal (compare Joel 3:2). If Antichrist be the leader of the nations, it seems inconsistent with the statement that he will at this time be sitting in the temple as God at Jerusalem (2Thessalonians 2:4); thus Antichrist outside would be made to besiege Antichrist within the city. But difficulties do not set aside revelations: the event will clear up seeming difficulties (Ed: Interesting statement!). Compare the complicated movements, Daniel 11:1-45." Comment on Zech 14:11 - "no more utter destruction — (Jer 31:40). Literally, “no more curse” (Rev 22:3; compare Malachi 4:6), for there will be no more sin. Temporal blessings and spiritual prosperity shall go together in the millennium: long life (Isaiah 65:20-22), peace (Isaiah 2:4), honor (Isaiah 60:14-16), righteous government (Isaiah 54:14; Isaiah 60:18).
Charles Feinberg - Accurate and thorough, though somewhat brief. Always on a high spiritual leve.. Application of Scripture truth for the Christian today is always helpfully set forth.
- Zechariah 12 or Unabridged - Zechariah 12
- Zechariah 13 or Unabridged - Zechariah 13
- Zechariah 14 or Unabridged - Zechariah 14
S LEWIS JOHNSON Sermon/Commentary Notes on Zechariah
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
- Zechariah 12:1-14 The Conversion of Israel
- Zechariah 13:1-9 Israel's National Cleansing
- Zechariah 14:1-21 Jerusalem
J HAMPTON KEATHLEY III
- The Minor Prophets -Excerpt -
KEY CHAPTERS: Zechariah builds to a tremendous climax in chapter 14 where he discloses the last siege of Jerusalem, the initial victory of the enemies of Israel, the cleaving of the Mount of Olives, the Lord’s defense of Jerusalem with His visible appearance on Olivet, judgment on the confederated nations, the topographical changes in the land of Israel, the Feast of Tabernacles in the Millennium, and the ultimate holiness of Jerusalem and her people.82CHRIST AS SEEN IN ZECHARIAH: Perhaps no Old Testament book is more Messianic than Zechariah. In an often-quoted statement, George L. Robinson has called the Book of Zechariah “the most Messianic, the most truly apocalyptic and eschatological of all the writings of the Old Testament” (International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Grand Rapids: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 1956, 5:3136). The messianic emphasis of Zechariah accounts for its frequent citation by New Testament authors. Zechariah presents Messiah or Christ in both of his advents and as both Servant and King, as Man and God, as the Angel of the Lord (Zech 3:1), the Righteous Branch (Zech 3:8), the Stone with the seven eyes (Zech 3:9), the Crucified Savior or the pierced One (Zech 12:10), the coming and humble King (Zech 9:9-10), the smitten Shepherd who will be abandoned (Zech 13:7), and the coming Judge and righteous King (Zech 14:1-21).
KEIL & DELITZSCH - Commentary on Zechariah
K & D is amillennial
Charles Feinberg - He is one of the most dependable of all Old Testament commentators. His grasp of the original language and its cognates, his spiritual approach, and his thorough work make his volumes indispensable in Old Testament exegetical studies.
J P LANGE'S COMMENTARY ON THE HOLY SCRIPTURES Zechariah - T W Chambers 1899
Charles Feinberg - A commentary of many values from which help is constantly forthcoming. A thorough introduction to the prophecy is followed by comments textual and grammatical, exegetical and critical, doctrinal and ethical, homiletical and practical. Always well balanced and never off on a tangent.
JOHN MACARTHUR Sermons on Zechariah
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
- Zechariah 12:1-14 Israel's Final Deliverance
- Zechariah 13:1-9 The Cleansing of Israel
- Zechariah 14:1-21 The Day of the Lord
J VERNON MCGEE Thru the Bible Commentary on Zechariah Mp3 Audio
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
- Zechariah 12 Intro
- Zechariah 12:1 Commentary
- Zechariah 12:2-5 Commentary
- Zechariah 12:6-7 Commentary
- Zechariah 12:8-9 Commentary
- Zechariah 12:10 Commentary
- Zechariah 12:11-14 Commentary
- Zechariah 13 Intro
- Zechariah 13:1 Commentary
- Zechariah 13:2-3 Commentary
- Zechariah 13:4-5 Commentary
- Zechariah 13:6 Commentary
- Zechariah 13:7-9 Commentary
- Zechariah 14 Intro
- Zechariah 14:1 Commentary
- Zechariah 14:2-3 Commentary
- Zechariah 14:4 Commentary
- Zechariah 14:5-8 Commentary
- Zechariah 14:9-10 Commentary
- Zechariah 14:11-15 Commentary
- Zechariah 14:16-21 Commentary
EUGENE MERRILL Exegetical Commentary on Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
F B MEYER - Prophet of Hope: Studies in Zechariah
Charles Feinberg - A short work by a past master of devotional literature.
- Zechariah 11:1-17; 13:5-9 The Shepherd of Israel
- Zechariah 12, 13 The Spirit of Grace and Supplication
- Zechariah 14 Things Shortly to Come to Pass
- Zechariah 14:16 The Millennial Age and This
ROBERT MORGAN Sermons on Zechariah
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
- Zechariah 11-14; Revelation 16 The Battle of Armageddon - Part IV
- Zechariah 12 Soon and Very Soon
- Zechariah 13 On That Day
- Zechariah 14 A Day is Coming
HENRY MORRIS - DEFENDER'S STUDY BIBLE NOTES
Conservative notes from Dr Morris who approaches the text seeking it's literal meaning in the context. Millennial. Click the words or phrases after the Scripture for the Study Notes and note that they are from the KJV translation.
- Zechariah 12:1 word of the LORD for Israel
- Zechariah 12:3 burdensome stone
- Zechariah 12:9 destroy all the nations
- Zechariah 12:10 the spirit of grace pierced
- Zechariah 12:11 great mourning Hadadrimmon
- Zechariah 13:1 a fountain opened
- Zechariah 13:6 wounds in thine hands I was wounded
- Zechariah 13:7 smite the shepherd
- Zechariah 14:4 mount of Olives shall cleave
- Zechariah 14:5 the earthquake the saints with thee
- Zechariah 14:6 that day
- Zechariah 14:7 shall be light
- Zechariah 14:8 living waters.
- Zechariah 14:9 one LORD
NET BIBLE NOTES Translation and Study Notes
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
PHIL NEWTON Sermons on Zechariah
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
Scroll Down the Page for the actual sermon transcript.
WILL POUNDS
- Zechariah 12:8-10 Mourning for the One Who was Pierced
- Zechariah 13:1, 6-7 The Precious Fountain Opened
MAX I REICH
CHARLES SIMEON Sermons on Zechariah
Generally Conservative, Literal Interpretation
Charles Simeon (1759-1836), a British pastor who lived and preached long before dispensationalism was a popular, simply allowed the text to say what it says normally and in plain English and in so doing arrived at a literal interpretation of the text (e.g., see his sermon The Millennial Glory). For John Piper on Simeon see Brothers We Must Not Mind a Little Suffering (Mp3 even better)
- Zechariah 12:10 The Means of Evangelical Repentance
- Zechariah 13:1 Christ the Fountain Opened
- Zechariah 13:7 Christ Smitten for Our Sins
- Zechariah 13:9 God's Method of Dealing with His People
- Zechariah 14:7 The Conversion of the Jews--Our Encouragement to Promote It
- Zechariah 14:9 Christ's Reign on Earth
- Zechariah 14:16-19 The Feast of Tabernacles
- Zechariah 14:20, 21 The Millennial Glory
CHUCK SMITH Sermon Notes on Zechariah
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation
- Zechariah 12:1 The Day of the Lord - Sermon Notes for Zechariah 12:1
- Zechariah 12:10 In that Day - Sermon Notes for Zechariah 12:10
- Zechariah 14:9 The Coming King - Sermon Notes for Zechariah 14:9
- Zechariah 12
- Zechariah 13
- Zechariah 14
C H SPURGEON Sermons on Zechariah
Horner (wrote that "Spurgeon preached two sermons on this verse (Zech 8:13), both of which express his firm conviction in national Israel’s future restoration and conversion. In 1863 he declared (Click for excerpt from his sermon "Once a Curse...)
- Zechariah 12:10 The Bitterness of the Cross
- Zechariah 12:10 Mourning at the Cross
- Zechariah 12:10 Mourning for Christ
- Zechariah 12:10 The Pierced One Pierces the Heart
- Zechariah 12:10,11 How Hearts are Softened
- Zechariah 12:12-14 Apart
- Zechariah 13:1 The Open Fountain
- Zechariah 13:1,2 The Double Cleansing
- Zechariah 13:7 The Storm and the Shower
- Zechariah 14:7 Light at Evening Time
- Zechariah 14:6, 7 Light at Evening Time
- Zechariah 14:20 A Peal of Bells
- Zechariah 12:10a - Sermon Notes
- Zechariah 12:10b - Sermon Notes
- Zechariah 12:12-14 - Sermon Notes
RAY STEDMAN
TODAY IN THE WORD Moody Bible Institute
Conservative, Literal, Futuristic Interpretation