The Holy Bible | 25th book Zechariah Chapter 1-5 | NIV

Daily bible readings was created to help people hear the good news and make them theologically literate.
It is very important that we constantly remind ourselves of God and that through his holy scriptures we learn about life and get inspired every day.
That's why I divided the audio books into 5 chapters per day due to the speed of today's lifestyle so that everyone can take some time for God and his words. Below is a description of today's chapters. God bless you all. 🙏
Zechariah 1-5 Overview:
In Zechariah chapters 1-5, the prophet receives a series of visions and messages encouraging the people to repent, rebuild the temple, and anticipate the coming messianic kingdom. These chapters emphasize themes of divine restoration, the importance of repentance, and the promise of future blessing and renewal.
Chapter 1:
Zechariah 1 opens with a call to repentance, urging the people to return to God. The prophet receives a vision of four horsemen patrolling the earth, symbolizing God's awareness of world affairs. God promises to restore Jerusalem, bringing comfort and renewed favor to His people.
Chapter 2:
Zechariah 2 presents a vision of a man with a measuring line, indicating plans for Jerusalem’s expansion. The city will be protected by God’s presence and become a place of prosperity and divine blessing. The chapter foretells the gathering of exiles and the coming of nations to worship the Lord.
Chapter 3:
Zechariah 3 describes a vision of Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord, accused by Satan. God rebukes Satan and cleanses Joshua, symbolizing the purification of Israel. The vision points to the coming of the Branch, a messianic figure who will bring righteousness and peace.
Chapter 4:
Zechariah 4 features a vision of a golden lampstand and two olive trees, symbolizing the Spirit-empowered leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua. God assures Zerubbabel that the temple will be completed by divine power, not human might. The vision emphasizes reliance on God’s Spirit for accomplishing His purposes.
Chapter 5:
Zechariah 5 presents two visions: a flying scroll, symbolizing a curse against thieves and perjurers, and a woman in a basket, representing wickedness being removed from the land. These visions highlight God’s judgment on sin and the purification necessary for the restoration of holiness in Israel.
Chapters:
0:00 - Zechariah 1
3:10 - Zechariah 2
4:45 - Zechariah 3
6:20 - Zechariah 4
8:00 - Zechariah 5