Zechariah 7 presents the idea that many of the Israelites had continued the fasting throughout their Babylonian captivity but had neglected to include the most crucial piece, God. Through the prophet, God outlines His will for them. Additional Scriptures: Rev 1:1-3, 22:7; Mark 2:18-20; Joel 1:14, 2:15-16; 1 Cor 10:31; Deut 10:12-13; Isa 56:3-12; James 1:26-27; Heb 5:11-14.