Zechariah Part 4: The Vision of Horns and Craftsmen

Text: Zechariah 1:18-21.

Intro: Recap on book and visions

The Four Horns, Vs 18-19

Explain

Horns Symbolically

Symbol of Power - 1 Sam. 2:1, Jer. 48:25.

Who Are They?

Assyria + Babylon

Their Purpose

scatter

Illustrate

Apply

Zechariah seeks understanding (Like John does in Rev.)

we must seek understanding

because we are limited creatures

be brave: no matter what the answer

as to what is right in a situation,James 1:5-6.

as to understanding God’s Word, 1 Cor. 2:12-14.

Defend

The Four Craftsmen, Vs 20-21

Explain

Who Are They?

The Temple Builders possible Persia

Their Purpose

to terrify and cast down

Gods judgement like in Zech. 1:15.

Craftsmen Symbolically

builders

Important: Not Soldiers

Zech. 4:6.

Illustrate

Apply

evil may seem everywhere, but God is still sovereign.

prov. 21:1.

Sovereignty must not obliterate free will, and free will must never dilute sovereignty.

Charles Caldwell Ryrie

God uses what is weak to shame the strong.

1 Cor. 1:27.

God will punish evil

what about the Christians that went through tortures in the gulags

what about the school kid in India?

how about the 40 million+babies murdered?

God and his agents will not overlook evil, injustice, and faithfulness.

Michael S. Heiser

Once again, God’s faithfulness to his people is shown

Defend