1. Do not be like your ancestors (1-6)

Construction of the temple had halted until King Darius’ second year (Ez 4:24). At that time God gave his word to his people through Zechariah: 'Return to me, and I will return to you.' They were not at the mercy of world powers; all that happened to them was the hand of the LORD Almighty as punishment for the sins of their ancestors who would not listen. To return to God is to repent: turn from evil ways and practices and obey God’s word. 

2. I will return to Jerusalem with mercy (7-21)

God gave Zechariah eight visions at night to reveal why he is calling his people to return to him. The first vision, of four horsemen, found the world at peace. The seventy years were done, and now was the time for God to return to Jerusalem with mercy. The second vision of craftsmen who came to terrify the horns (world powers that scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem) reveals God’s power to deal with all opposition.


Application: Father, you are the Almighty Ruler of nations and history. Thank you for calling us to return. I repent and accept your words today. 
One Word: The Lord says: Return to Me