Zechariah 1-6

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Along the theme of the book of Haggai, Zechariah attempts to motivate the people of Judah to complete the rebuilding of the temple. He also reveals God's hope for spiritual renewal.

Chapter 1 begins with a call to return to the Lord.

1. Verse 3 says, "Return to me, declares the Lord Almighty, and I will return to you."
-Do you sometimes feel that your sin is so great that God would not want you to return to Him?
-Does this verse provide you a sense of comfort that God will respond in Love and Forgiveness to a repentant heart?

2. The angel of the Lord indicates that the nations around Judah feel secure despite how they oppress Judah.
-Why would this bother God?

Over the course of a night, Zechariah has a series of visions. One of these has a high priest standing in filthy garments- chapter 3. In this vision, Satan- the accuser, is making accusations against the priest.
-What kind of accusations would Satan have against this priest?
-What accusations would he have against you?

As the vision continues, these filthy garments are removed and the priest is given clean garments- symbolic of the removal of sin.
1. What can we gather from this vision in regard to sin in our own lives?
2. After review of this section, do you see any references to Jesus Christ?

Further discussion questions:
Describe the discouragement people would have felt in regard to the temple construction that came to a dramatic halt.
-Have you ever had plans that were dramatically changed?
-Why was this discouraging?

What are some things that you can take from the book of Zechariah that point to the grand will of God?
-Does it bring you comfort to know that God is orchestrating plans for your life beyond what you can see?

Teacher: Jeff Dodge
Zechariah 1-6