2. Zech. 1:7-17, Vision 1: “Domination & Comfort”

A. Vision (vv. 7-11) 1. Prophecies or Visions? 2. Components of the Vision 3. Message of the Vision a. How have such light cavalry units functioned throughout history? b. How do we know this is not to be interpreted literally c. Application: God’s interest in the earth is neither distant nor disinterested, but He dominates reality and directs history. 4. Scout Report (v. 11) a. Why might the report be disheartening to some of the Remnant? b. Why would this vision be encouraging with the right perspective? c. Application: What you hope for determines the comfort you experience from God’s revelation. B. Perspective (vv. 12-15) 1. Heaven Troubled a. Why is heaven trouble? b. Why is 70 years significant? c. Application: The prayer of the Angel teaches us how to pray. d. Application: Christ prays for His people when they most need it. 2. Commitment 3. Condemnation a. What is the reason for God’s anger? b. What perspective is necessary when contemplating the wicked? c. How does God’s disposition toward His people differ from that toward the other nations? Why? C. Restoration (vv. 16-17) 1. Assurance 2. Renewal