Today, we read the prophecy that we see fulfilled on Palm Sunday. Jesus, humble, riding a donkey. But we often misread this. We see this as only Jesus being humble, which He was. This wasn’t just Jesus being humble; this … Continue reading →

Zechariah continues his joyful words today. We are told that there will be fasting, but it will be joyful. It will be a celebration We are to be joyfully obedient. But then we see that our joy will be infectious. … Continue reading →

Today’s passage is full of good stuff. My entire bible is highlighted today. The Lord has a word of hope for us today. He is going to make all things right in His due time. He is going to restore … Continue reading →

We see the Lord explain why He judged the people today. We see Him tell the people how to live. But His instructions may surprise us, and we may find them harder than we expect. He calls us to kindness … Continue reading →

After the Exile is over, several of the people from Bethel go to the prophet and ask this question. Do we still need to fast? They are asking because the people are back home, and the Temple is being rebuilt. … Continue reading →

Today, we see a high priest given a crown. At first, you may think that this crown is one that has religious significance. But this is the kind of crown that goes to royalty. In this passage, Joshua is crowned … Continue reading →

When I read today’s passage, it first made me scratch my head and think, “huh.” I didn’t really understand exactly what it was saying at first, but after using a tool I really like for Biblical interpretation (the NET Bible), … Continue reading →

Today’s vision is from Zechariah 5, which took me a minute to read through and think through. I read several commentaries, and there was one that I really liked. I thought it helped make more sense. In this passage, we … Continue reading →

We see a vision of judgment today. Those who steal and those who lie are removed from the community. That’s a harsh judgment to be removed from the community. But that is what sin does. The ultimate purpose of our … Continue reading →

Today, we see one of the most well-known verses in this book of the Bible. When faced with the task of rebuilding everything, the Lord shows this lampstand that will never run out of oil, for the Lord will provide. … Continue reading →