The Concept of Oracles and the Central Hope in Zechariah

This chapter explores the concept of oracles and defines them as prophecies that affirm earlier prophecies of the Lord. It emphasizes the central hope presented by Zechariah, which is the coming of a future messiah who will establish God's kingdom. The chapter also discusses the challenge of relating the visions in Zechariah to the present day and suggests visualizing the visions to understand their meaning better.