An Approved Workman

For today’s lesson we have an introduction to our next study: “Return to Me” from the book of Malachi. The study of Malachi is Volume 12 in our overall study of the Minor Prophets, Majoring in the Minors. Malachi is the third of our 3 post-Babylonian Exile Prophets (Haggai, Zechariah). Opening: Have you ever grown stale in any … Continue reading "Introductory Lesson to Malachi"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies about the glorious return and reign of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Focus Passage: Zechariah 14 Outline and Lesson Goal The Events of the Day of the Lord Principles and Applications I. The Return of the Great King (Zechariah 14:1-9) Principle: The Lord Jesus Christ will Return to Fulfill His … Continue reading "Kingdom Come"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies about the future cleansing and refining of Israel. Focus Passage: Zechariah 13 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Purging of the Land (Zechariah 13:1-6) Principle: Only the Blood of Christ is Sufficient to Cleanse our Sins. Application: What sin do you need to confess before the Lord so He can cleanse … Continue reading "Refiner’s Fire"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies about a great day of deliverance and repentance for Jerusalem. Focus Passage: Zechariah 12 Outline and Lesson Goal The  Timeline for The Coming Kingdom Principles and Applications I. The Glorious Deliverance of Jerusalem (Zechariah 12:1-9) Principle: God is the Great Deliverer of His People. Application: How much do you need the Deliverance of your … Continue reading "The Great Rescue of Jerusalem"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies doom for the flock who rejected their Good Shepherd. Focus Passage: Zechariah 11 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Doomed Flock (Zechariah 11:1-6) Principle: Faithless Leaders lead their People to Doom and Destruction. Application: What is the motivation you have for service? Is it the love for the Lord and for … Continue reading "The Rejection of the Good Shepherd"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies about the great Shepherd-King who will lead and restore Israel. Focus Passage: Zechariah 10 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Shepherd-King Leads (Zechariah 10:1-5) Principle: Jesus is the Good Shepherd who leads us to Victory and Life. Application: Where do you most need the leadership of your Shepherd-King today? Scripture … Continue reading "The Good Shepherd-King"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies against Israel’s enemies and announces the arrival of their King. Focus Passage: Zechariah 9 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Woe on Israel’s Enemies (Zechariah 9:1-7) Principle: God’s Saving Grace Extends to All Peoples. Application: How does God’s grace for all peoples give you comfort and hope? Scripture Reference 9 And they *sang … Continue reading "The Gracious King"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies about Israel’s future prosperity and peace. Focus Passage: Zechariah 8 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Promise of God’s Presence (Zechariah 8:1-8) Principle: God’s Eternal Purpose is to Dwell with His People Forever. Application: How is your life reflecting the blessing of God’s presence within you? Scripture Reference Then I saw a … Continue reading "Promises of a Prosperous Future"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah receives a delegation from Bethel and explains God’s definition of true religion. Focus Passage: Zechariah 7 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. False Religion Exposed (Zechariah 7:1-7) Principle: God Prefers Obedience from the Heart over Religious Activities. Application: What religious activities are you performing today so you can check them off your list? … Continue reading "True Religion"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah sees a vision of four chariots and then is commanded to crown Joshua, the high priest. Focus Passage: Zechariah 6 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Lord’s Wrath Appeased (Zechariah 6:1-8) Principle: God will Judge those Who Oppose Him and Oppress His People. Application: How comforting is it to know that the … Continue reading "The Great Priest-King of Israel"