Longing for God in an Age of Discouragement: The Gospel according to Zechariah (Biblia.com)

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Many in our churches find themselves in need of renewal yet are discouraged by the church’s lack of impact on the world and culture. The book of Zechariah addresses God’s people in just this situation—discouraged and in need of renewal. In doing so, it provides a captivating vision of God and his work in the world, leading readers into a deeper longing for God and the coming of his kingdom, which...

Second, some also hold that the peace being described is that of Darius’ Persian Empire, but instead believe that it is being viewed positively. In this view, the vision portrays the Persian peace as something beneficial for the people of God. They have been permitted to return to their land, and now they can rebuild their city, temple, walls, and lives. The chief difficulty with this view is that it has trouble making full sense of the Lord’s three oracles that follow the vision, which suggest that

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