Reading the Old Testament (Haggai 1-2, Zechariah 1-7)

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Below is a brief AI summary of each chapter in Isaiah (beware that AI can be wrong or incomplete):
Haggai 1 — God rebukes the people for prioritizing their own homes over rebuilding His temple and calls them to obedient action.
Haggai 2 — God encourages the builders with promises of His presence, future glory greater than the former temple, and blessing for renewed obedience.

Zechariah 1 — God calls His people to return to Him and gives Zechariah visions showing that He will again show mercy to Jerusalem.
Zechariah 2 — God promises to protect Jerusalem and dwell among His people as the city expands beyond its walls.
Zechariah 3 — Joshua the high priest is cleansed and restored, symbolizing God removing His people’s guilt through His coming Servant.
Zechariah 4 — The vision of the lampstand and olive trees shows that God will empower Zerubbabel and Joshua “not by might but by His Spirit.”
Zechariah 5 — A flying scroll and a basket with wickedness inside reveal God’s judgment against sin among His people.
Zechariah 6 — Four chariots represent God’s worldwide authority, and Joshua is crowned as a sign of the coming Branch who unites priest and king.
Zechariah 7 — God rebukes empty religious rituals and calls for justice, mercy, and compassion.
Zechariah 8 — God promises to restore Jerusalem with blessing, truth, and peace as nations are drawn to seek Him.
Zechariah 9 — God judges Israel’s enemies and foretells the coming humble King who brings salvation (fulfilled in Jesus).
Zechariah 10 — God promises to strengthen and gather His scattered people like a restored flock.
Zechariah 11 — Israel rejects God’s shepherd and receives worthless shepherds as judgment.
Zechariah 12 — God protects Jerusalem and promises to pour out a spirit of grace leading Israel to mourn for the pierced one.
Zechariah 13 — A cleansing fountain is opened for sin, and the Shepherd is struck as the people are refined.
Zechariah 14 — God fights for Jerusalem, establishes His kingdom over all the earth, and brings final, worldwide worship.