Old Testament Survey
CHAPTER THIRTY-NINE
ZECHARIAH
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Zechariah.
- Identify to whom the book of Zechariah was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Zechariah.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of Zechariah from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Zechariah.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Zechariah
TO WHOM: Israel
PURPOSE: To inspire Israel to finish the temple.
KEY VERSE: Zechariah 13:1
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: God controls the affairs of men and nations.
MAIN CHARACTER: Zechariah
OUTLINE
I. Introductory call to repentance: Zechariah 1:1-6
II. Prophecies by vision: Zechariah 1:7-6:8
A. The man among the myrtle trees: Zechariah 1:7-17
(Israel outcast, but not forgotten by God.)
B. The four horns: Zechariah 1:18-21
(The overthrow of Israel by her enemies.)
C. The man with the measuring rod: Zechariah 2:1-13
(The coming prosperity of Jerusalem.)