These are podcasts of teaching and testimonies from the Olive Tree Congregation in Prospect Heights, IL. The Olive Tree Congregation exists to glorify God by making disciples of Messiah Yeshua (Jesus Christ) among Israel and the nations. For more information visit our website at www.olive-tree.org.
A look at how the message of Zechariah is used in the New Testatment.
The great news that God has a plan to rule over the earth, fixing all that is broken.
A prophecy of hope - the coming "Battle of Armegeddon" and salvation of Israel.
A prophecy of judgment on evil shepherds (leaders of Israel) and the good Shepherd who would be rejected.
God challenges the people of Zechariah's day (and us) to examine our hearts. He also encourages them (and us) to know that the day is coming when the hearts of God's people will be changed and He will once again bless Jerusalem.
Chapters 9 and 10 of Zechariah move beyond Zechariah's day and look to the future work of the Messiah - as a Shepherd and a King at his first and second appearings.
God's message to Zechariah when the Jewish people returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple - fear God and not man. The same message is for us today as we look ahead to all of the promises being fulfilled.
An introduction to the prophet Zechariah and a detailed look at 1:1-6.
How should we interpret prophetic literature in the Bible?
Introduction to the Prophets of Israel