The sermon introduces the book of Zechariah as a message of divine hope and restoration for the post-exilic Jewish remnant returning to Jerusalem after 70 years of captivity. Set against the backdrop of opposition, discouragement, and stalled temple construction, the prophet Zechariah—himself a young Levite priest—calls the people to repentance, emphasizing that God, as Lord of hosts, remains sovereign and faithful despite their circumstances. Through a series of eight night visions and prophetic declarations, Zechariah reveals God’s enduring plan for Israel, including the coming Messiah, the ultimate triumph of God’s kingdom, and the promise of Jerusalem’s eternal restoration. The central theme unfolds as a call to trust in God’s timing, to embrace repentance as the precursor to renewal, and to see their labor as worship, knowing that God remembers His people and will fulfill His promises in due time.