common phrase introduces each of the messages? chapters 9-14 are identi ed as “Two Burdens.” Read 9:1 and 12:1 for the origin of this title Study chapters 9-14 in the Bible text, and try to justify the outlines shown on the chart 10 Note the title assigned to the book of Zechariah, shown at the top of the chart Compare this with the key verses Also, note the key words You will probably want to add to this list in your later studies III APPLICATIONS Was Israel intended to be God’s channel of revelation to Gentiles in Old Testament days? If so, how successful was the mission? What will be a blessed relationship between the two peoples in the end times (2:11)? Compare Psalm 67; Isaiah 2:3; 60:3 What does 3:1 teach about Satan? Why does God use human instruments to accomplish His crucial work on earth? (Cf 4:14.) What are your re ections about this truth: ““Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts” (4:6)? What attributes of God are prominent in chapters 1-6? In what sense is the stage being set in Palestine today for events foreshadowed in the book of Zechariah? What is your definition of fasting? Mourning and praying are often associated with fasting in the Bible (Zech 7:5; Acts 13:3) Why? A good measure of a person’s heart in fasting is how he acts in days of feasting (Zech 7:6) Why? 10 Is it easy or di cult to visualize the literal fulfillment of a millennial Kingdom on earth? Why? Compare the Lord’s words to His people: “This seems unbelievable to you … but it is no great thing for me” (Zech 8:6, TLB) 11 The Lord saw the Jews’ successful witness to Gentiles as a cause for deep joy (8:19-23) Why is personal witnessing by a Christian such a joyous experience? 12 What have you learned from Zechariah 7-8 which will help you to be a better Christian? 13 The last three chapters of Zechariah are speci c prophecies about Israel But the applications need not be ned to Israel Go through the three chapters once again and list spiritual truths which may be applied to Christians and non-saved IV SELECTED READING GENERAL INTRODUCTION Ellison, H L The Old Testament Prophets, pp 123-32 Leupold, H C Exposition of Zechariah, pp 118 Robinson, George L “The Book of Zechariah.” In The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia, 5:3136-41 Unger, Merrill F Zechariah, pp 9-14 COMMENTARIES Baldwin, Joyce G Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi Baron, David The Visions and Prophecies of Zechariah Earle, Ralph Meet the Minor Prophets Feinberg, Charles L Israel’s Comfort and Glory ... GENERAL INTRODUCTION Ellison, H L The Old Testament Prophets, pp 123-32 Leupold, H C Exposition of Zechariah, pp 118 Robinson, George L ? ?The Book of Zechariah.” In The International Standard Bible... Spirit,’ says the LORD of hosts” (4:6)? What attributes of God are prominent in chapters 1-6? In what sense is the stage being set in Palestine today for events foreshadowed in the book of Zechariah?... definition of fasting? Mourning and praying are often associated with fasting in the Bible (Zech 7:5; Acts 13:3) Why? A good measure of a person’s heart in fasting is how he acts in days of feasting