Zechariah mentions four visions (1:7-2:5) at the beginning of his writing. Since they are mentioned all together the message of the visions are probably related (this is a case where the chapter breaks really confuse the reader). The first and fourth visions seem to repeat the same message of God’s work of prosperity that is coming to Jerusalem. The second and third visions also present a corollary message; that those who had oppressed God’s people would be made powerless. Is there a message for the church? I think it is this; God’s plan for his people is prosperity (always spiritual abundance, sometimes physical). The oppressions of outsides may seek to overthrow God’s blessing but they never will. As believers we are the undeserving recipients of God’s endless grace and protection.
Stuart
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