As Haggai encouraged the returned Jewish exiles to rebuild the temple, Zechariah encouraged them to repent and renew their covenant with God. Such spiritual renewal would be necessary for the people to be ready to worship God once the temple was rebuilt (about 516 B.C.). He accused them of doing the very things their ancestors had done before the exile. He was concerned about social justice for widows, orphans, and foreigners. But as the people endured opposition from the non-Jewish inhabitants of Judea, Zechariah reassured them of God’s abiding comfort and care. God would continue his covenant with Israel. Messianic hope was rekindled during Zechariah’s ministry, and the book ends with the promise that the Lord would establish his rule over all the earth

Here's an outline of the Book of Zechariah, which is divided into several key sections:
1. A Call to Repentance (1:1-6)
- Zechariah begins with a call for the people to return to God and repent from their ways.

2. The Eight Visions (1:7-6:15)
- The Vision of the Horses (1:7-17): Symbolizes God's awareness and care for His people.
- The Vision of the Horns and Craftsmen (1:18-21): Represents the nations that scattered Israel and those who will defeat them.
- The Vision of the Measuring Line (2:1-13): Depicts the future expansion and protection of Jerusalem.
- The Vision of Joshua the High Priest (3:1-10): Shows the cleansing and restoration of the priesthood.
- The Vision of the Lampstand and Olive Trees (4:1-14): Symbolizes God's Spirit empowering Zerubbabel to complete the temple.
- The Vision of the Flying Scroll (5:1-4): Represents the curse over the land due to sin.
- The Vision of the Woman in a Basket (5:5-11): Illustrates the removal of wickedness from the land.
- The Vision of the Four Chariots (6:1-8): Symbolizes God's judgment on the nations.

3. The Crowning of Joshua (6:9-15)
- Joshua is crowned as a symbol of the coming Messiah who will build the temple and rule.

4. Questions about Fasting (7:1-8:23)
- The Question about Fasting (7:1-3): People ask whether they should continue fasting.
- Four Responses (7:4-8:23):
- Incorrect Motives (7:4-7): Critique of fasting with wrong intentions.
- True Justice (7:8-14): Call for justice, mercy, and compassion.
- Restoration of Jerusalem (8:1-17): Promises of Jerusalem's future prosperity.
- Future Feasts (8:18-23): Prophecy of joyful feasts and the nations seeking God.

5. Prophecies of the Messiah (9:1-14:21)
- The First Coming of the Messiah (9:1-11:17):
- Judgment on Israel's Enemies (9:1-8).
- Zion's Coming King (9:9-10:12): Prophecy of the Messiah's humble arrival.
- The Rejected Shepherd (11:1-17): Symbolizes Israel's rejection of the Messiah.
- The Second Coming of the Messiah (12:1-14:21):
- Jerusalem's Deliverance (12:1-9).
- Mourning for the Pierced One (12:10-14).
- Cleansing from Sin (13:1-9).
- The Day of the Lord (14:1-21): Final victory and establishment of God's kingdom.

This outline captures the major themes and visions in Zechariah, focusing on repentance, restoration, and the coming of the Messiah

Source:
(1) Zechariah Outline - Bible Hub. [ Ссылка ].
(2) Dr. J. Vernon McGee :: Outline for Zechariah - Blue Letter Bible. [ Ссылка ].
(3) Outline of Zechariah - truthsaves.org. [ Ссылка ].
(4) Zechariah Summary - Bible Hub. [ Ссылка ].
(5) Outline of Zechariah | Free Bible Outlines. [ Ссылка ].

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