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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.)