Lesson Summary: Zechariah sees the cleansing of the High Priest and declares the coming of the Lord’s Servant, the Branch. Focus Passage: Zechariah 3 Reference: Clothing Industry Statistics Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Cleansing of Joshua (Zechariah 3:1-7) Principle: God Cleanses His People from Sin so that they Can Walk in His Ways. … Continue reading "Clothed in the Lord’s Righteousness"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah prophesies about the Lord’s zeal and glorious purpose for Jerusalem and Israel. Focus Passage: Zechariah 2 Reference: Joel Rosenberg’s Column on the Prospects of Trump’s Peace Plan Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. A Man with a Measuring Line: Jerusalem Rebuilt (Zechariah 2:1-13) Principle: God Has a Great Zeal and an … Continue reading "The Lord’s Zeal for His People"

Lesson Summary: Zechariah calls the remnant to repent and prophesies Israel’s restoration and the judgment of her enemies. Focus Passage: Zechariah 1 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Call to Repentance (Zechariah 1:1-6) Principle: God’s People Cannot Enjoy Fellowship with Him without Repentance. Application: From what sin do you need to truly repent and return … Continue reading "Repentance, Restoration, and Retribution"

For today’s lesson we have an introduction to our next study: “Messiah is Coming” from the book of Zechariah. The study of Zechariah is Volume 11 in our overall study of the Minor Prophets, Majoring in the Minors. Zechariah is the second of our 3 post-Babylonian Exile Prophets (Haggai, Malachi). Opening: Do you think there is one person … Continue reading "Introductory Lesson to Zechariah"

Lesson Summary: Haggai encourages the temple builders with great promises for a glorious future. Focus Passage: Haggai 2 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. A Glorious Future for the Temple (Haggai 2:1-9) Principle: God Magnifies Our Imperfect Efforts for His Perfect Glory. Application: What work in your life is in need of the Lord’s presence and … Continue reading "The Encouragement of a Glorious Future"

Lesson Summary: Haggai rebukes the remnant of Israel for misplaced priorities and encourages them to finish rebuilding the Temple. Focus Passage: Haggai 1 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Rebuke of the Remnant (Haggai 1:1-6) Principle: God Desires to be the First Priority of His People. Application: What or who in your life has become … Continue reading "Consider Your Ways"

Lesson Summary: Zephaniah prophesies about the future, glorious redemption of Israel’s Remnant. Focus Passage: Zephaniah 3:9-20 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Refining of the Remnant (Zephaniah 3:9-13) Principle: God is the Great Refiner of His People. Application: How do you want the Lord to refine your life? What needs to be removed today? Scripture … Continue reading "The Future Glory of Israel’s Remnant"

Lesson Summary: Zephaniah declares God’s Judgment on the Nations and on Unrepentant Israel. Focus Passage: Zephaniah 2:4-3:8 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Wrath on Judah’s Enemies (Zephaniah 2:4-15) Principle: God Will Judge the Nations But Preserve His Believing Remnant. Application: How does it encourage you to know that God will judge evil while blessing His … Continue reading "Judgment on the Nations"

Lesson Summary: Zephaniah declares the coming judgment of the Lord on Judah while offering hope for salvation. Focus Passage: Zephaniah 1:1-2:3 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. The Removal of Sinners (Zephaniah 1:1-6) Principle: God Will Completely Remove Sinners from His Presence. Application: How is your life showing that you have not turned away from the … Continue reading "Judgment on the Household of God"

Lesson Summary: Habakkuk composes a song of praise to God in response to God’s plans for Judah. Focus Passage: Habakkuk 3 Outline and Lesson Goal Principles and Applications I. Habakkuk’s Prayer to God (Habakkuk 3:1-2) Principle: God’s People Can Always Ask Him for Revival. Application: How would you like the Lord to revive your life today? Scripture Reference … Continue reading "Habakkuk’s Song of Praise"