Zechariah - Chapter-1

Chapter Summary

Zechariah's symbolic visions, warning of Jehovah's displeasure with the nations.

Why does God introduce His call to repentance by mentioning His anger with their fathers? How does God’s relationship with their fathers give better understanding to His call for return?
Why was God’s message of return so significant to their circumstances? In what ways were the people discouraged by their current situation?
What does God tell His people to do in verse 3? What other scriptures come to mind when thinking of God’s call for them to return? (James 4:8) How does this encourage us to return when we sin?
What is the significance of mentioning the dates in this chapter? What can we learn from understanding Jewish tradition?
What is the Angel of the Lord's role in verses 11-12? Why is this important? Who do you think this Angel is? Why?
How does the tone shift after the Lord comforts the angel? What does this mean to the passage? What did this mean to Zechariah?
What is the difference between a horn or an attack from Satan? What are some horns that God has used in your life?
Who is the craftsman in our life? How has the craftsman worked for all of us? What has the craftsman shown you in your life?
Retrospectively, what can we learn about God declaring prosperity for the people of Jerusalem? What kind of prosperity does the Lord bring? In what ways is the Lord's prosperity unlike our conception of prosperity? Why?
What misconception might we believe about what the man with the horses means when he says the world is at rest? What does it mean for the world to be at rest?