Zechariah 7

In this stirring message, Pastor Joshua Lewis dives into the rich depths of Zechariah 7, drawing out a timeless warning about the perils of empty religious rituals and the profound call to heart-level obedience. Exploring the historical backdrop of post-exilic Judah, Josh highlights how the people’s fasting had become a hollow tradition, devoid of true repentance and love for God and neighbor. Drawing powerful parallels to the traditions we hold today, he challenges us to examine whether our religious practices cultivate righteousness or mere outward appearances.

With compelling illustrations—from the “Fiddler on the Roof” to the story of Jehoshaphat and even the faux-spiritual practices of Jesus’ day—Josh paints a vivid picture of how tradition can either anchor us in faithfulness or numb us to the Word of God. He points to Jesus as the true fulfillment of all godly traditions and calls believers to reorient their practices toward genuine love, mercy, and justice.

Whether confronting the hard-heartedness of Zechariah’s hearers or reminding us of Christ’s call to love the widow, the orphan, and the sojourner, this message resonates with a prophetic urgency for authentic discipleship. Listeners are left with a clear takeaway: our religious practices must point us to the transformative power of God’s Word, not merely to human approval.

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