August 31 - Longing for Favor

Zechariah 1:1-6

Grow:

  • To better understand the book of Zechariah, watch this video.

  • Zechariah repeatedly refers to God as the “Lord of hosts.” Learn more about this title for God, in this article.

Share:

  • How can I model repentance in my relationships so others might see firsthand what “returning to God” looks like?

  • Who in my life needs to hear God’s invitation to “return” to Him? How can I lovingly share that message?

Connect:

  • How do I typically respond when God convicts me? Do I harden my heart or turn back to Him?

  • Where might I be resisting God’s call to “return” fully to Him? How we can encourage one another toward “returning”?

  • Explore Lev. 23:26-32, 2 Sam. 12:17-23, Esther 4:3-16, Neh. 1:2-4, Isa. 58:1-12 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Dan Smith