Sword Drill
Zechariah 8:2
“This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘I am very jealous for Zion; I am burning with jealousy for her.’” (Lesson 20)
Jesus Christ, the rejected Shepherd, will rule eternally as conquering King.
What is Lesson 21?
God the Father and the Holy Spirit cannot be seen using human eyes.
What is "invisible"? (Lesson 18)
A delegation of people from this city came to ask the priests and prophets if they should continue to mourn and fast in the fifth month.
What is Bethel?
Zechariah prophesied that Israel's promised King would arrive humbly, riding on this animal.
What is a donkey?
Zechariah 4:6
“So he said to me, ‘This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty.’” (Lesson 18)
God restores repentant sinners.
What is lesson 17?
Jesus is God the Son.
What is "Person"? (Lesson 21)
God told this governor of Judah that he would complete the building of the temple, not by might or power, but by God's Spirit.
Who is Zerubbabel?
In Zechariah's seventh vision, a woman representing the people's sin and wickedness is placed in a basket with a lead cover and flown away to this foreign land.
What is Shinar (or Babylonia)?
Zechariah 9:16
“The Lord their God will save his people on that day as a shepherd saves his flock. They will sparkle in his land like jewels in a crown.” (Lesson 21)
God will end evil and rule over all.
What is lesson 19?
God protectively loves His people.
What is "Jealous"? (Lesson 20)
Zechariah ministered alongside this other prophet; both of them urged the returned exiles to rebuild the temple.
Who is Heggai?
In his fifth vision, Zechariah saw this object made of solid gold, flanked by two olive trees, which represented God's people being a light to the world.
What is a lampstand?
Zechariah 1:3
“Therefore tell the people: This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Return to me,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘and I will return to you,’ says the Lord Almighty.” (Lesson 17)
God gives His people everything they need as He completes His eternal plan.
What is Lesson 18?
God is whole and complete—perfect in goodness and righteousness.
What is "Holy"? (Lesson 17)
To act out what would happen to God's flock, Zechariah broke two of these, which he named "Favor" and "Union."
What are staffs?
In Zechariah 11, the rejected shepherd's services were valued at this specific price, which foreshadowed Judas's betrayal of Jesus.
What is 30 pieces of silver?
“Tell him this is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Here is the man whose name is the Branch, and he will branch out from his place and build the temple of the Lord.’” (Lesson 19)
God calls people to love Him—not just keep His laws.
What is lesson 20?
God’s decisions are based on His righteous character.
What is "Just"? (Lesson 19)
God told Zechariah to collect silver and gold from the returning exiles to make a crown, which he was to place on the head of this High Priest.
Who is Joshua?
In Zechariah's third vision, he saw a man measuring Jerusalem, and God promised to be this specific type of protection around the city.
What is a wall of fire?