Please see below the Daily Bible Readings for this week:

Monday

Morning: Zechariah 6
Evening: Zechariah 7

Prayer Focus: The Apostolic Church UK and Missionaries

Tuesday

Morning: Zechariah 8
Evening: Zechariah 9

Prayer Focus: Youth and Children

Wednesday

Morning: Zechariah 10
Evening: Zechariah 11

Prayer Focus: The Body of Christ

Thursday

Morning: Zechariah 12
Evening: Zechariah 13

Prayer Focus: The United Kingdom

Friday

Morning: Zechariah 14
Evening: 2 John

Prayer Focus: People with Diverse Problems, Parents and Pregnant Women

Saturday

Morning: 3 John
Evening: Malachi 1

Prayer Focus: The All Nations’ Centre, yourself and your family

Sunday

Morning: Malachi 2
Evening: Malachi 3

Prayer Focus: Praise, Thanksgiving and Worship

Introduction to the Books of the Bible

Zechariah

The book of Zechariah is a prophetic work in the Old Testament, filled with visions and messages from God delivered by the prophet Zechariah. It’s a book of hope and restoration that speaks to believers of all backgrounds.

1. Return and Rebuild: The book begins with a call for the return to God and the rebuilding of the temple (Zechariah 1:3). This sets the tone for the themes of repentance and restoration that run throughout the book.
2. Visions and Prophecies: Zechariah experiences a series of eight visions (Zechariah 1:7-6:8), each revealing different aspects of God’s plan. These include the vision of the horsemen, the horned powers, the measuring line, Joshua the high priest, the golden lampstand, the flying scroll, the woman in the basket, and the four chariots.
3. The Coming Messiah: Zechariah prophesies about the coming Messiah, referring to Him as the Branch who will remove the sin of the land in a single day (Zechariah 3:8-9). He also prophesies about the Messiah’s entry into Jerusalem on a donkey (Zechariah 9:9), which is later fulfilled in the New Testament.
4. Future Hope: The book ends with prophecies about the end times, including the final battle and the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth (Zechariah 14). It provides a future hope for believers, assuring them of God’s ultimate victory.

In summary, the book of Zechariah is a rich tapestry of prophetic visions and messages. It offers hope, calls for repentance, and points forward to the coming Messiah and the establishment of God’s kingdom. It encourages believers to remain faithful, seek God, and look forward to the fulfilment of His promises.