It’s been said that when we rely on our own resources – then we don’t enjoy the full supply of the Spirit. The necessary resource for God’s work is the Holy Spirit, just as God promised Zerubbabel to accomplish the work he’d be given - to rebuild the temple. Pastor Brett Meador illustrates with examples from scripture, for when we neglect this truth from Today’s Word.

It’s fascinating to learn of visions given to the prophet Zechariah point beyond what God wanted to convey to His people of that day. Coming up, Pastor Brett Meador points out how the imagery also vividly reflects the work of Jesus hundreds of years later, as well as the hand of God still to come. Our study series of the book of Zechariah continues now in Today’s Word.

Many nations shall be joined to the LORD in that day - is a promise from a vision given to the prophet Zechariah that God would bring many back to Jerusalem. But coming up in a study of Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador marvels how the passage also points beyond the prophet’s day to the coming millennial kingdom, when many more will enjoy the glory of God in that day as well.

The book of Zechariah begins with a series of unusual visions, or dreams God gave the prophet Zechariah. But as Pastor Brett Meador has shared, when the prophet’s visions are reconciled with the rest of Scripture, we can begin to make sense of them and glean important information about Jesus, God’s plan for Jerusalem, and the coming Millennial Kingdom found in Today’s Word.

Paul’s letter to the Romans spells out clearly that the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus, being sinless, didn’t owe such a penalty but took it upon Himself at the cross on our behalf. Pastor Brett Meador reflects how this gift of salvation is also illustrated in the book of Zechariah in our study of Today’s Word.

Paul’s letter to the Romans spells out clearly that the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Jesus, being sinless, didn’t owe such a penalty but took it upon Himself at the cross on our behalf. Pastor Brett Meador reflects how this gift of salvation is also illustrated in the book of Zechariah in our study of Today’s Word.

The Old Testament book of Zechariah details powerful visions revealing a gracious God to His people. In Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador describes a vivid heavenly courtroom scene revealing a God that forgives, restores, and calls His people to live for Him, not because they’re worthy, but because He graciously and mercifully has made a way of reconciliation for all believers.

When opening to the Book of Zechariah, we first hear a clear call of God to the unrepentant people: Return to Me. But then the Lord offered Zechariah a series of visions to communicate a message of divine encouragement to the returned exiles, assuring them of God's jealous love. And as Pastor Brett Meador reflects on Today’s Word, we too will see God’s desire for restoration.

The book of Zechariah opens with a clear and urgent call: “Repent.” To the weary people rebuilding after exile, God’s call was for changed hearts. Through vivid visions, the prophet Zechariah revealed a faithful Lord who remembers His covenant. In Today’s Word, Pastor Brett Meador illustrates how with a repentant heart, the Lord stands ready to renew and restore His people.

Having returned from exile and tasked with the rebuilding of the temple, God assured His people that His presence was among them and surrounded through a series of powerful visions for the discouraged people. Horsemen among myrtle trees and a man with a measuring line reveal that the Lord sees, remembers, and promises restoration. These visions assure returning exiles that though they feel small and vulnerable, God’s presence surrounds Jerusalem and His purposes for Zion will stand...