“...‘I will return to Jerusalem with compassion;…” (Zechariah 1:16)

“...the LORD will again comfort Zion and again choose Jerusalem.” (Zechariah 1:17)

The prevailing attitude toward the present and the future during this time among the Jews was profound disappointment. Bleak views of the present and future were the norm. This led to spiritually apathy.

Will God really fulfill His promises?
“Does God still love us?”
Will the Kingdom of God really be delivered as promised?

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