Agape Bible Study
The Book of Zechariah
The 6th century BC prophet Zechariah received a series of visions and prophecies after the covenant people's return from exile. The first eight chapters address the conditions in Jerusalem during Zechariah's lifetime when the prophet received eight symbolic visions. The last six chapters of the book contained vivid prophetic symbols that refer to the mission of a royal Messiah; however, like the earlier visions, inexplicably leave most of the symbols unexplained. Zechariah's prophecies in Chapters 9-14 look forward in time to events that herald the Messianic Age and the advent and rejection of the Messiah followed by His second advent and final triumph at the end of the Age of Humanity. Zechariah, like God's other prophets, comprehended only the outline of God's divine plan without discerning God's long-term goals. It isn't until the New Testament Gospels and the Book of Revelation that the symbolic meaning of Zechariah's visions and prophecies came into focus in the mission of Jesus of Nazareth, the Davidic heir and promised Redeemer-Messiah.
References for the course are found in the Course Bibliography.
| Lesson Number | Chapter | Description | Handouts |
| Lesson 1 |
Introduction Chapters 1-2 |
The Summons to conversion and the First Three Visions | Handout |
| Lesson 2 | Chapters 3-5 |
Part I Continued: The Fourth through Eighth Visions The Investiture of Joshua and the Coming of the Branch , The Lampstand and the Olive trees, the Flying Scroll and the Woman of Wickedness, and the Chariots and the Votive Crown |
Handout |
| Lesson 3 | Chapters 6-8 | Part I Completed: The Eighth Vision of the Chariots and the Fourth and Fifth Oracles Concerning the Votive Crown, Zion's Restoration, Fasting, and Universal Salvation | Handout |
| Lesson 4 | Chapters 9-11 |
Part II: Prophesies of Yahweh the Divine Warrior and Humble King, Yahweh's Visitation to His Flock, and Yahweh's Condemnation of Israel/Judah's Failed Shepherds |
Handout |
| Lesson 5 | Chapters 12-14 | Part II: Prophesies that Point to the Messianic Age | Handout |
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