Zechariah: Git ‘er done. Get To Know Zecheriah Zechariah means “Jehovah Remembers”. He was born in Babylon and was among the Hebrews who returned from the Exile. Setting The Stage See Ezra & Nehemiah! Twenty years after the return of the exiles to Jerusalem, the temple still lay a blackened ruin. God’s Story In Zecheriah Next to Isaiah, Zechariah carries the most Messianic prophecies. The meek King (Zech. 9:9, Matt. 21:5; John 12:13). The One sold for thirty pieces of silver (Zech. 11:13, Matt. 26:15). The pierced Savior (Zech. 12:10, John 19:37) The smitten Shepherd (Zech. 13:7, Matt. 26:31; Mark 14:27). Zechariah’s powerful promise: God is still at work and not finished with His people. He called them to diligently trust and obey Jehovah. (ZCH 2, 6:14) He again calls Judah to practice justice and righteousness. (ZCH 8:9-10,16,19) He reminds them that He plans to live again with His people in Jerusalem. He will save them from their enemies and cleanse them from sin. (ZCH 9:16; 10:3,6; 14:9) Zecheriah Speaks Today Wanna Obey God? Expect Opposition. -Problem 1: Reminiscing Elders (Ezra 3:8-13, HAG 2:1-5) -Problem 2: Resistant Locals (Ezra 3:3) -Problem 3: Ran Out Of Money (ZCH 4:6,7) Waiting on God? Expect Something Awesome. -You have to be STRONG to rest and trust in God. -Waiting SHARPENS your heart. -Waiting reminds us that this is GOD’S WORK. (Phil 1:6, RO 8:11) -Waiting helps you RECHARGE. “I am NOT alone. GOD is with me!” Discussion Questions –Share a funny story about how you got in trouble for procrastinating. –Work through the “Messianic Prophecies” verses. How does it make you feel to see God’s promises about Jesus come true? –Have you ever experienced the 3 problems Zerubbabel encountered when trying to do things for God? How did it turn out? –How good are you at waiting? How does waiting sharpen your heart? Prophet Prep for Sunday, Nov 26: Read Malachi