1) What is depicted as being destroyed in the first few verses of this chapter? (Zech. 11:1-2) 2) Who is depicted as being distraught by this destruction? (Zech. 11:3) 3) According to the text, what two things are specifically mentioned as being ruined? (Zech. 11:3) 4) What has been the shepherds’ attitude toward their flock?… [Read more]
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Malachi Lesson 2
Outline: (Adapted from Hailey and others) – Interspersed between questions, etc. Title: Author and subject of prophecy: Mal. 1:1. 1. Mal. 1:1 – To whom is the “burden of the LORD… by Malachi addressed? – Is this a reference to the “Northern Kingdom?” I. Condemnation of the priest’s faithlessness, Mal. 1:2-2:9…. [Read more]
Malachi Lesson 1
INTRODUCTION (Sources consulted for this class include particularly James Burton Coffman, Mark Copeland, Homer Hailey, along with numerous others.) DATE OF MALACHI (FOLLOWED IN THIS STUDY): 445-432 B.C. THE PROPHET: Nothing is known of Malachi other than what is included in this book. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: – Babylonian Captivity: The exportation of Judah to Babylon encompassed… [Read more]
Zechariah 10:1-12 Questions
1) What is the result of the teraphim speaking iniquity and the diviners seeing lying visions and telling false dreams? (Zech. 10:2) 2) Against whom is the Lord’s anger kindled? (Zech. 10:3) 3) What four metaphors are used to describe that which will come from the Lord’s flock, the house of Judah? (Zech. 10:4) 4) … [Read more]
Zechariah 9:1-17 Study Questions
1) What is against the land of Hadrach with Damascus as its resting place? (Zech. 9:1) 2) What three things will God cut off or remove from the Philistines? (Zech. 9:6-7) 3) What two things will the Philistines become? What might be the significance of these statements? (Zech. 9:7) 4) Why is the daughter of… [Read more]
Zechariah 7:1-8:23 Study Questions
1) What question did the men of Bethel ask the priests and prophets? (Zech. 7:3) 2) What question does the Lord ask in return? (Zech. 7:5) 3) What four things had the Lord previously asked of the people through the former prophets? (Zech. 7:9) 4) What had been their reaction? (Zech. 7:11) 5) What figure… [Read more]
Zechariah 6:1-15 Study Questions
1) What are the four chariots of Zechariah 6:1 said to represent? (Zech. 6:5) 2) From where were the chariots coming forth? (Zech. 6:1) 3) Where had these four been standing? (Zech. 6:5) 4) Which direction did the black and white horses go forth? (Zech. 6:6) 5) Which direction did the dappled horses go forth?… [Read more]
Zechariah 5:1-11 Study Questions
1) What did Zechariah see? (Zech. 5:1) 2) What were its dimensions? (Zech. 5:2) 3) What did this vision represent? To where was it going forth? (Zech. 5:3) 4) Which specific sins are mentioned as being written on the scroll? (Zech. 5:3-4) 5) What will happen to the house wherein the scroll enters? (Zech. 5:4)… [Read more]
Zechariah 4:1-14 Study Questions
1) What did Zechariah see? (Zech. 4:2) 2) What was on top of the lamp that Zechariah saw? (Zech. 4:2) 3) How many lamps did Zechariah see? How many spouts belonged to each of the lamps? (Zech. 4:2) 4) What was on either side of the bowl? (Zech. 4:3) 5) What question did Zechariah ask… [Read more]
Zechariah 3:1-10 Study Questions
1) What title is attributed to Joshua in the opening scene of this vision? (Zech. 3:1) 2) Before whom is Joshua standing in this vision? (Zech. 3:1) 3) What was Satan’s intention? (Zech. 3:1) 4) When the Lord rebukes Satan, what phrase does He use to describe Himself? (Zech. 3:2) 5) What figure does… [Read more]