Zechariah - Athey Creek Church

Zechariah 14

June 19, 2022 • Zechariah 14

“The Day of the Lord” is often used in Scripture to describe a time when God intervenes in humanity to usher in a period of wrath to punish the wicked and to help the Jews eventually see the true Messiah. Zechariah 14 gives vital details about what people living during this time will experience and how the Jews will respond when these things come to pass.

Through the Bible | Zechariah 12-13

June 15, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 12—13

Zechariah 12-13 is packed with important prophecies that are even developing before our very eyes as we watch nations try to meddle with Israel. As we continue our Through the Bible study, we see what will happen to these nations, learn more about significant End Times events, and hear what the response of the Jews will be when these things come to pass.

A Fountain Opened

June 12, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 13:1

Zechariah 13:1 tells us about a fountain that will spring forth at a time yet to come. But what does this fountain symbolize, what does it mean for us today, and how will it factor into End Times prophecy? As we study, we see Jesus, His work on the cross, and how we will never thirst again if we drink from the living water He gives.

Through the Bible | Zechariah 11

June 8, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 11

The symbolic bad shepherds in Zechariah 11 are feeding the sheep the wrong things and are leading them astray - straight to the slaughter. As we continue our Through the Bible study, we find out who these shepherds are, the evil they are doing, what will become of their sheep, and what the literal interpretation is prophetically for both the people of Israel and the world today.

What's The Big Deal About Jerusalem? Part II

June 5, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 12:2–3

Zechariah 12:2-3 gives us details about Jerusalem and how the world's nations will come against it in the Last Days. And in our very day, we see how the current geopolitical climate is setting the stage for these verses to be fulfilled, along with other End Times events such as the rapture of the Church, the Second Coming of Jesus, and the Battle of Armageddon.

Through the Bible | Zechariah 10

June 1, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 10

Despite everything they had done, what they were currently going through, and things yet to come, God’s divine influence has always been upon the people of Israel. In Zechariah 10, we see how this has specifically been manifested in them and what we can similarly expect as Children of God.

What’s The Big Deal About Jerusalem? Part I

May 29, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 12:1–3

We know that Jerusalem is a hot-button political issue, but why exactly is it such a controversial, important, and heated topic? God gives us the answer in Zechariah 12:1-3, but to clearly understand, we must first examine Jerusalem's history and look forward to its significance in the End Times.

Through the Bible | Zechariah 8-9

May 25, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 8—9

From what the Jews are to do following Babylonian captivity, to Jesus’ First Coming, to the Millennial Kingdom, Zechariah 8-9 gives key details about God’s plans for His people. As we work through Zechariah’s various prophetic statements, we see how we should live in light of God’s goodness towards us as we await things to come.

The Purpose of Prophecy

May 22, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 9:9

From things we have already seen fulfilled to things yet to come, the book of Zechariah is packed with prophecy. As we look at one of the prophecies in Zechariah 9:9, we learn why studying prophecy is so important, how we can trust its accuracy, and what our response to it should be.

Through the Bible | Zechariah 6

May 18, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 6

The Vision of the Four Chariots in Zechariah 6 is full of prophetic clues about the End Times that we can decipher by also looking at the book of Revelation. Even though we discover these clues point to peril, warfare, and the coming Antichrist, we also see a heartening glimpse of Jesus and our role in the Millennial Kingdom.

Why Do We Do What We Do?

May 15, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 7

The people of Jerusalem followed a longstanding tradition of weeping and fasting, but they were unclear why and for whom they were doing it. As they ask God for clarification in Zechariah 7:1-4, we see what God really wants from them – and us – instead of blindly following traditions and engaging in things He never commanded us to do.

Through the Bible | Zechariah 5

May 11, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 5

Reading the visions independently in Zechariah 5 can be confusing and the meaning hard to grasp. But fortunately, when we study this chapter in the context of the entire Bible, we can cross-reference and decipher what these visions tell us about Jesus, salvation, and the End Times.

Through the Bible | Zechariah 4

May 4, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 4

The vision in Zechariah 4 features a unique lampstand, two olive trees, and a message to Zerubbabel concerning his commission to rebuild the Temple. And while on the surface, this may seem strange and even irrelevant to us today, it actually contains essential information about the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives, the commission Jesus gives to us, and even alludes to End Times events.

Not By Might

May 1, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 4:6

Zerubbabel gets a word from God in Zechariah 4:6 explaining to him that what he accomplishes will be done by God’s power alone and not anything he can do on his own. The same message applies to us today, but we often still make mistakes when it comes to allowing God to work in our lives.

Through the Bible | Zechariah 1:18-3:10

April 27, 2022 • Brett Meador • Zechariah 1:18—3:10

As we read the visions in Zechariah 1:18-3:10, they can seem almost as confusing as the dreams we sometimes have ourselves. However, as we reconcile Zechariah’s visions with the rest of Scripture, we can begin to make sense of them and glean important information about Jesus, God’s plan for Jerusalem, the coming Millennial Kingdom, and more.