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Lesson Summary:

Zechariah prophesies against Israel’s enemies and announces the arrival of their King.

Focus Passage: Zechariah 9

Outline and Lesson Goal

Principles and Applications

I. Woe on Israel’s Enemies (Zechariah 9:1-7)

Principle: God’s Saving Grace Extends to All Peoples.
Application: How does God’s grace for all peoples give you comfort and hope?
Scripture Reference

9 And they *sang a new song, saying, “Worthy are You to take the book and to break its seals; for You were slain, and purchased for God with Your blood menfrom every tribe and tongue and people and nation.
10 “You have made them to be a kingdom and priests to our God; and they will reign upon the earth.”
Revelation 5:9-10 (NASB)

II. Welcome to the King (Zechariah 9:8-10)

Principle: God’s King is Humble and Full of Grace.
Application: How are you welcoming gracious King Jesus into your life? How is your life showing you have fully surrendered to Him?
Scripture Reference

28 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
Matthew 11:28-29 (NASB)

III. Wait for the Lord’s Deliverance (Zechariah 9:11-17)

Principle: God graciously blesses His people with everything they need.
Application: How are you responding to the great grace God has shown in your life?
Scripture Reference

16 For of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace.
17 For the Law was given through Moses; grace and truth were realized through Jesus Christ.
John 1:16-17 (NASB)