Evening Sermon - 14th June 2026 - Meeting Zechariah: Background and the Prophet-Priest

Evening Sermon - 14th June 2026 - Meeting Zechariah: Background and the Prophet-Priest

Episode description

This evening's sermon is delivered by Rev. George Speers.

In this first of two introductory messages on the book of Zechariah, the Reverend George Speers sets the historical scene of the Jews' return from Babylonian exile and the rebuilding of the temple under opposition and spiritual lethargy. He introduces Zechariah himself as both priest and prophet, drawing out lessons about faithfulness, obedience to God's Word, and the call to combine worship with bold witness for Christ. Rev Speers also applies the history to contemporary national and personal spiritual complacency, urging listeners to take God's Word seriously before judgement falls.

Bible passages referenced:

  • Zechariah 1:1-17
  • 2 Timothy 3:16
  • Ezra 1:2-4
  • Ezra 3
  • Ezra 5:1
  • Ezra 6:14
  • Nehemiah 12:16
  • Daniel 5
  • Haggai (book, general)
  • 2 Kings 25 (fall of Jerusalem, Zedekiah)
  • 2 Kings 17 (fall of the Northern Kingdom)
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