Zechariah 11 records a two act play - Act I Zechariah is told to play the part of the good shepherd, rejected by the sheep he is sent to lead; Act II he takes the implements of the foolish shepherd. Lesson- leadership matters.

Rabbi Oz, with his characteristic "wink of the eye" style, shares of God's unique plan for Jewish people and Jerusalem.

Internal and external opposition had put a stop to the temple rebuilding project- Haggai's message was to repent, refocus, and realign their priorities.

Does prophecy have to be spooky spiritualism or critical commentary? Through the lives and times of Haggai & Zechariah, we see the ministry of prophecy in a different light - coming to assist and encourage.