Zechariah (8)

Here's what our small group pondered when we considered Zechariah Chapter 8, maybe there is something here for you:

Our text is Zechariah Chapter 8. As we move toward the conclusion of our time in the Minor Prophets, Zechariah 8 presents a motif that we see time and time again in the Bible, and especially in the prophets – God’s judgment and His deliverance work hand-in-hand. God is always faithful and we can always trust Him.

This passage concludes the series of messages that began in Chapter 7 that are indicated by, “Then the Word of the LORD…”

Compare Zechariah Chapter 8 with Isaiah 65:17 – 25.

Compare Zechariah 8:16 – 17 with Zechariah 7:9 – 10, and Micah 6:8.

Note the concept of “remnant” in Zechariah 8:11 - 12; see also Isaiah 1:9; 10:20ff, 11:11; 37:31ff. This can be an important concept for those who remain faithful to Jesus Christ in a world that has gone crazy – and a professing-church that often departs from (and rejects) God’s Word (1 Timothy 4:1 – 2; 2 Timothy 3:1 – 5).

Compare Zechariah 8:20 – 23 with Isaiah 60:1 – 3, 15 – 22. God and His People will be victorious, no matter how dark things may appear. The darker the darkness, the more brilliant the Light. We are called to be overcomers as we look into the face of our Lord Jesus Christ (1 John 3:1 – 3; 4:4; 5:4).

How do you sense Christ working in your life?

As you reflect back over the past year, what have been your highs and lows? Your challenges and your victories?

How should the men in your group be praying for you?