One lampstand, two trees, two sons of oil–Zechariah's visions can be confusing. The presence of God should be the most treasured aspect of their lives. This vision shows how God's presence enables Zerubabbel to rebuild the temple.  

In Christ, we are forever clothed in robes of righteousness and eternally cleansed from the filth of this world. 

This message begins our study through the book of Zechariah. Based on the blessing and cursing from Deuteronomy 28, the prophet brings a warning to the people who have ceased to rebuild the temple.

This message begins our study through the book of Zechariah. Based on the blessing and cursing from Deuteronomy 28, the prophet brings a warning to the people that have ceased to rebuild the temple.

How does Peter expect the church to be ready for Christ's return? They are to be diligent in growing in grace and knowledge.

The promised day of the LORD will come like a thief, at the divinely appointed time. The only way to properly prepare for that day is by leading a life of repentance.

Peter begins his closing remarks by repeating the purpose of his letter, which is to stir up the believers. However, this time, he writes that this stirring aims to produce right thinking. 

 The false teachers promise freedom, but it is not the same freedom Christ offers. They cannot offer the freedom of Christ because they do not possess it. 

Peter gives the letter recipients three characteristics of false teachers. His picture contrasts with the picture of those who have "received a faith of equal standing." When looking at these two pictures, the question is which one we look like.

The LORD knows how to rescue the godly from trial, and to keep the unrighteous under punishment for the day of judgement.