Ask the Lord for rain, reject empty counsel, and trust the Shepherd who gathers. Zechariah 10 promises strong leadership, restored joy, and secure life in God’s name.
Bible Themes and Doctrines
Welcome to my blog! My name is Brother Woody Brohm. I’m blessed to be married, the father of two wonderful daughters, and the grandfather of five incredible grandchildren. As the son of a pastor, I’ve had the joy of knowing Christ for most of my life. Though I haven’t pursued seminary or pastoral ministry as a vocation, I’ve been privileged to teach in churches and serve as a missionary at various times. My heart’s desire is to follow Jesus Christ faithfully, and I affirm the truth of salvation by grace alone. This blog is a reflection of my passion for studying Scripture and sharing the truths I’ve discovered. May it serve to encourage and equip you as we grow together in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.
Ask the Lord for rain, reject empty counsel, and trust the Shepherd who gathers. Zechariah 10 promises strong leadership, restored joy, and secure life in God’s name.
Zechariah 9 moves from judgment on proud cities to the arrival of a gentle king who proclaims peace to the nations. Covenant blood frees prisoners into hope as God shields His people and makes them sparkle in His land.
God declares jealous love for Zion and returns to dwell, turning fasts into festivals and drawing many nations. Zechariah 8 calls His people to truth, peace, and courageous work under His blessing.
Delegates asked about keeping a fast; God asked about their hearts. Zechariah 7 calls worshipers to true justice, mercy, and humble hearing so that fasting and feasting alike become Godward and neighbor-loving.
Zechariah 6 shows God’s global rule and a priest-king promise. The four chariots secure rest for His Spirit, and the Branch builds the temple, uniting rule and priesthood for His people’s good.
Zechariah 5 confronts ordinary dishonesty and enthroned wickedness: a flying scroll judges theft and false oaths, and an ephah carries Wickedness to Shinar. God purifies homes and removes counterfeit altars so restored worship can flourish.
Zechariah 4’s lampstand vision encouraged Zerubbabel: God’s house would be completed not by human might but by the Spirit’s power, with light sustained through His anointed witnesses for every generation.
Zechariah 3 opens heaven’s courtroom where Joshua is accused, cleansed, and commissioned. The vision points to the Branch who removes sin in a single day, giving God’s people hope and holy access.
Zechariah 2 replaces stone security with divine nearness. A city without walls, a wall of fire around, and the Lord’s glory within welcome returning exiles and gathering nations as God reaffirms His choice of Jerusalem and calls all the earth to be still before Him.
Zechariah 1 opens with a call to return and a night vision where the Lord stands among myrtles, promises mercy, and pledges to rebuild Jerusalem. The chapter ends with horns humbled by craftsmen, assuring a remnant that God both restores His house and brings down the powers that scattered them.
Haggai 2 meets discouraged builders with the promise “I am with you,” teaches how holiness and defilement really work, and pledges a future shaking that ends in glory and peace. The date-stamped assurance “from this day on I will bless you” invites present-tense obedience under a faithful King.
Haggai 1 confronts delay with a call to “give careful thought,” linking scarcity to neglected worship and directing the remnant to rebuild for God’s honor. The Lord answers quick obedience with the promise of His presence and a Spirit-given stirring that turns plans into work.
Zephaniah 3 moves from woe to song. The Lord gathers nations for judgment, purifies their lips for unified worship, removes pride from Zion, and rejoices over a meek remnant—promising visible restoration under the King who is in their midst.
Zephaniah 2 summons Judah to gathered humility before judgment and then surveys God’s verdict on surrounding nations. The chapter pairs shelter for the lowly with a promise that the Lord will restore and receive worship even as proud empires fall.
Zephaniah 1 thunders that the day of the Lord is near. The prophet exposes rooftop idols, market deceit, and settled complacency while calling Judah to reverent silence and undivided worship before the God who searches with lamps.