I. Introduction 1:1-6
II. The eight night visions and four messages 1:7-6:8
A. The horseman among the myrtle trees 1:7-17
1. The vision proper 1:7-15
2. The oracle about God's jealousy for Israel 1:16-17
B. The four horns and the four smiths 1:18-21
C. The surveyor ch. 2
1. The vision itself 2:1-5
2. The oracle about enemy destruction and Israelite blessing 2:6-13
D. The cleansing and restoration of Joshua ch. 3
1. The symbolic act 3:1-5
2. The accompanying promises 3:6-10
E. The gold lampstand and the two olive trees ch. 4
1. The vision 4:1-5
2. Two oracles concerning Zerubbabel 4:6-10
3. The interpretation of the vision 4:11-14
F. The flying scroll 5:1-4
G. The woman in the basket 5:5-11
H. The four chariots 6:1-8
III. The symbolic crowning of Joshua 6:9-15
IV. Messages concerning hypocritical fasting chs. 7-8
A. The question from the delegation from Bethel 7:1-3
B. The Lord's rebuke 7:4-7
C. The command to repent 7:8-14
D. Israel's restoration to God's favor 8:1-17
E. Kingdom joy and Jewish favor 8:18-23
V. Oracles about the Messiah and Israel's future chs. 9-14
A. The burden concerning the nations: the advent and rejection of Messiah chs. 9-11
1. The coming of the true king ch. 9
2. The restoration of the true people ch. 10
3. The rejection of the true king ch. 11
B. The burden concerning Israel: the advent and acceptance of Messiah chs. 12-14
1. The repentance of Judah ch. 12
2. The restoration of Judah ch. 13
3. The reign of Messiah ch. 14
