God compares Israel to a barren or a forsaken woman in this chapter. For a small moment, He has hid His face from her. But He will bless her with everlasting kindness and show mercy unto her because of His covenant with her. This chapter is full of encouragement and kindness.

Zechariah speaks of the cleansing and service of Joshua, the high priest at the time of the return from Babylonian captivity. He also points to the coming of the BRANCH and the redemption of the land of Israel.

This chapter contains one of the most wonderful passages of prophecy concerning the Lord Jesus Christ in the Old Testament. His life, death, burial, and resurrection are all foretold and the message of salvation is proclaimed.

This psalm assures the saints that, though the wicked exalt themselves against them, the Lord will be the final judge of all men. He will promote and He will cast down. We must look to Him and not to man.

This chapter looks forward to the time of the restoration of Israel and the city of Jerusalem. They are to be

After seventy years of judgment on Israel, God is ready to speak good and comfortable words to the nation. The horns that have scattered them will soon be cut off.

Some of the key words in this chapter are hearken, awake, comfort and righteousness. God wants Israel to hear and awake because His righteousness is near, the time of wrath will pass, and He will comfort His people.

The Lord speaks of His divorcement of Israel and of the suffering and submission of the Messiah. He closes this chapter with a comparison of those who fear the Lord with those who kindle their own fire.

This passage speaks of Jesus Christ as the servant of the Lord who will come to restore Israel and be a light to the Gentiles.

In this chapter, the Lord cries out to a proud and stubborn Israel to hear Him