I’m noticing several things in this passage that make me wonder, and several that make me smile. There’s a lot of intrigue in Zechariah.
Zechariah 1-7
There are so many images and messages contained in these 7 chapters that we couldn’t possibly discuss them all in one writing…not that I would be qualified anyway…
Haggai 1-2
I don’t know why, but I am interested in the sequence of events as I read through the Bible this year. It may make a difference it how I interpret tese verses
Ezra 4-6, Psalm 137
If the names of the kings got you a little confused, then you aren’t alone. This passage has a couple of paragraphs that are out of order.
Ezra 1-3
The events in this chapter take place before Daniel 10-12. Daniel write in the third year of Cyrus’ reign, and this begins in the first year.
Daniel 10-12
These chapters in Daniel predict future events so accurately that there are some scholars who claim they must have been written “after the fact”, because no one could see the future in such detail.
Daniel 7-9
There is no way to appreciate or understand what Daniel is talking about without knowing a little about history. In the few brief remarks below I will try to outline a quick history that will help the reader understand (partially) what Daniel spoke of.
Daniel 4-6
Nebuchadnezzar’s praise to God is truly inspiring. Unless I’m mistaken, he would be a modern day Iraqi. And Darius or Cyrus would be Iranians. It’s evidence that God has come to rescue all nations, and that any nation, or any person can find favor with Him if the truly wish. But be careful you don’t make this fatal mistake….
Joel 1-3
Only three chapters long, Joel is quoted by Peter, and his insights are mentioned by many other Old Testament prophets.