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Verses 1-15

Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:1-15

Zechariah, the last of the Old Testament prophets to be murdered by the people, Zechariah 1:1;Waiting for response for Zechariah 1:1 Matthew 23:35Waiting for response for Matthew 23:35 prophesied in the reign of Darius king of Persia who decreed the Jews could return to rebuild the temple of the LORD in Jerusalem. The prophet saw visions of the final return of the Jews, now soon to occur, and spoke of both the sacrifice and the reign of Christ. In this chapter the LORD speaks of his return to Jerusalem to exalt her vs.1-3Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:1-3 and describes the peace and prosperity of the city which will be marvellous.vs.4-6Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:4-6 The people of Israel will be saved from among the nations and brought back to Jerusalem where they will be God’s people again in the land.vs.7-8Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:7-8 Those returning from Babylon had this future return as their great hope and were exhorted to be strong, for God would bless them from the day the foundation of the temple was laid.vs.9-15Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:9-15 The Jews have for centuries been a curse among the Gentiles, but God promises that in the future they will be a blessing.v.13Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:13

Verses 16-23

Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:16-23

The people were exhorted to speak truth and execute judgment and peace in their cities,v.16Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:16 to treat one another well, and to avoid the things which God hates,v.17Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:17 and they were encouraged to do all this by the glorious future in prospect. The LORD told them of the time when their joyful feasts will be acceptable to him,v.19Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:19 and when they will be exalted above the other nations. The Gentiles, including powerful nations, will then be anxious to seek the LORD at Jerusalem.vs.21-22Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:21-22 Gentiles will eagerly associate with the Jews because they will hear that God is with them.v.23Waiting for response for Zechariah 8:23 What a change for the Jews! After centuries of persecution, they will be highly esteemed and befriended by the Gentiles.