Summary
In Zechariah, ESV Expository Commentary, Anthony R. Petterson helps us preach a book full of visions and promises without losing the plot. He keeps the message anchored in God’s covenant faithfulness and the hope of restoration. Volume 7.
We are guided through the main sections with clear headings and helpful explanations, so that the imagery serves the sermon rather than confusing it.
Why Should I Own This Commentary?
We should own this volume when we need help handling symbolic material. It encourages careful observation, and it offers sensible guidance on how images function in the book.
For pastors, it is a useful tool for series planning. We are helped with structure, repeated themes, and the pastoral burden of each unit.
It also helps us preach hope to weary congregations, because it keeps reminding us that the Lord’s promises are not empty, and that his purposes will stand.
Closing Recommendation
We recommend Zechariah, ESV Expository Commentary for pastors and teachers who want a mid level companion that clarifies a demanding book and supports clear proclamation. It is best used after we have wrestled with the text ourselves, then let the commentary sharpen our understanding and shape our preaching.
As pastoral next steps, we can visit the Bible Book Overview, browse Top Recommendations, and use the Reformed Commentary Index to build a wiser working library.
Anthony R. Petterson
Anthoy R. Petterson is an Old Testament scholar of the contemporary era, working within broadly evangelical scholarship.
He is best known for work on the post exilic prophets, helping readers hear the call to covenant faithfulness after exile and disappointment. Petterson pays close attention to structure, intertextual echoes, and the way prophetic promise and warning aim at renewed worship and wholehearted obedience.
He is valued for clear exposition that stays close to the text and for application that does not rush past the weight of judgment or the comfort of hope. Recommended titles include Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi, his contributions to the ESV Expository Commentary, and studies on the theology of restoration.
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical