The Parables of Zechariah

The Parables of Zechariah

 A parable is a truth wrapped in a memorable story or word picture. It could be fictional, dramatized, or the result of a vision. Jesus gave much of His teaching through parables. So did several of the OT prophets, including Zechariah. He saw eight visions that can be understood much like parables.

     •      The Man and Horses Among the Myrtle Trees (Zech. 1:8–17)

Indicated that the Lord would again be merciful to Jerusalem.

     •      The Four Horns and the Four Craftsmen (Zech. 1:18–20)

Showed that the Babylonians and others who scattered Judah would be cast out.

     •      The Man With a Measuring Line (Zech. 2:1, 2)

Promised that God would be a protective wall of fire around Jerusalem.

     •      The Cleansing of Joshuah’s Garments (Zech. 3:1–10)

Illustrated that the redemptive work that God would do for his people.

     •      The Golden Lampstand and Olive Trees (Zech. 4:1–14)

Symbolized the way in which the Lord was going to empower His people by the Holy Spirit.

     •      The Flying Scroll (Zech. 5:1–4)

Indicated that dishonesty is cursed.

     •      The Woman in the Basket (Zech. 5:5–11)

Illustrated the removal of wickedness.

     •      The Four Chariots (Zech. 6:1–8)

Revealed that the spirits of heaven would execute judgment on the whole earth.