Zechariah 11:1-17

Grow:

• What does this chapter teach about the consequences of poor leadership? Contrast this with Jesus’ leadership qualities.

• Leadership is influence. Reflect on how well you’re leading in areas, or with people, you currently influence.

Share:

• As an under-shepherd, how could you practically strengthen the weak? Heal the sick? Seek the lost this week?

• What could you do this week to demonstrate the joy that comes when you practically submit to God’s leading?

Connect:

• Where do you resist submitting to the shepherding of God and of other spiritual leaders he’s placed in your life?

• How can we support one another to become more faithful under-shepherds and also more faithful sheep?

• Explore Zechariah 12:1-13:9 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Zechariah 10:1-12

Grow:

• Since empowerment begins with “asking,” what keeps you from asking God more boldly or regularly? Consider Hebrews 4:16-18 and James 1:5-8 and journal your thoughts.

• Zechariah describes a God who both indicts false shepherds and invites his people back. How does this shape your understanding of God’s character?

Share:

• What would it look like to more intentionally “walk in his name” this week? Make a plan to actually do this!

• How can you model dependance on God this week in a way that speaks to your children/the next generation?

Connect:

• In pain, where do you turn first? Do you trust God’s heart in dark times? How can we help one another grow in seeking the Lord first?

• Our elders will give an account for how they shepherd. Consider Hebrews 13:17 and spend time praying for them.

• Explore Zechariah 11:1-17 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Zechariah 9:1-17

Grow:

• As you consider further the coming of King Jesus, watch this video.

• In Zechariah’s vision, God rescues His people from their enemies. Where have you seen God’s rescuing power at work in your own life?

• What does it look like for Jesus to be King of your life? Consider how Zech. 9 influences that and journal your thoughts.

Share:

• Where do you need the King to bring “shalom” right now? As your pursue/experience His peace, who else needs to hear about this?

• Who in your life has experienced great loss and brokenness? Consider ways you can graciously share the truth that Jesus is a restorer.

Connect:

• Which of King Jesus’ roles do you struggle to believe in daily living?

• Discuss tangible ways we can join the King’s mission to love others and make disciples this week.

• Explore Zechariah 10:1-12 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Zechariah 7 & 8

Grow:

• Where is your faith more routine than relational? How can you move from just doing the “right things”(church, Bible, etc) into closer relationship with God?

• Refusing to listen, the people had “diamond hard” hearts. Where are you refusing to listen or obey? What would it look like for you to be soft and responsive to God’s voice this week?

Share:

• What are some ways you can obey God’s call to live a life of “kindness and mercy” this week? (at home, work, etc)

• God turns fasting into feasting. What might that transformation look like in your life today?

Connect:

• Why are our motives so easily twisted? What are some helpful ways we can keep a “pulse” on our motives this week?

• This passage ends with, “we have heard that God is with you” (v.23). Would people in North Platte say this about your family? Grow Group? Church? Why or why not?

• Explore Zechariah 9:1-17 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.