1.11.2026 | The Prophet Zehariah
Zechariah
On May 8, 1945, radio broadcasts and newspaper headlines announced that World War I had ended in Europe. Celebrations erupted all over the world as people heard this good news. After six years of fighting, the people of Europe could celebrate this good news of peace!
In this week’s Bible story, God’s people were finally able to celebrate as they returned home after 70 years of exile. They began rebuilding the temple, but some of the neighbors in the land didn’t want them to finish the temple. God’s people continued to face struggles. So, God sent a prophet named Zechariah to give the people hope. Zechariah told the people that a day was coming when God would give His people a new King and a new kingdom.
God sent Zechariah to deliver good news to His people. They could have hope for the future because they heard that God would be with them. God sent Jesus to be good news for all people! Everyone who believes and trusts in Him can now have peace and a hope for the future because Jesus is the eternal King!
Zechariah prophesied about the Messiah, saying He would be a humble King who would build a new and better kingdom. Jesus is the Messiah King. Those who trust in Him are forgiven of their sin and welcomed into His kingdom.
