Zechariah 4

Zec: God's Encouragement & Comfort to Israel. 1:1-11. On Feb. 15, 519 BC Zec saw 8 night visions describing God's future plan for Israel. #1) The Rider on a Red-Horse among the Myrtle Trees (1:7-17). The LORD (God the F) has sent angelic riders to reconnoiter the earth; they report back to the Angel of the LORD (Pre-incarnate LJC/man on red horse), that there is peace. Purposes of riders on colored horses in Re 6:1-8. God uses angels to administer blessing or discipline to mankind. Re 2:1, 8, 12, 18; 3:1, 7, 14—angels (not pastors) serving as messengers to the 7 churches.