Back to Israel
How many years were the Israelites in exile?
70 years.
They wrote to the king and had Israel stop building it.
What did Zechariah tell Israel to do?
Give true judgement, kindness, and mercy.
Verse 1
John 3:16
What was the first thing the Israelites do when they got back to their land?
They built an alter to worship God.
Which prophet encouraged the Israelites to start building again?
Prophet Hagia
To whom were they going to give true judgement, kindness, and mercy?
The widows, fatherless, immigrants, and the poor.
Verse 2
Hebrews 9:22
What did the older generation do when they saw the foundation of the new temple?
They were sad because it wasn't as grand as Solomon's temple.
What is better than the temple?
Jesus
How did the Israelites respond to Zechariah's message?
They were stubborn and didn't listen.
Verse 3
Zechariah 7:9