Zechariah 5:1-11

Grow:

• This vision points to Jesus and His work of purging our sin completely. Take time to gratefully thank Him in prayer.

• Confess to God any areas where you may be excusing or rationalizing sin. Then turn to Him in repentance.

Share:

• How might this picture of God’s holiness and desire for a pure people reshape your devotion to Him?

• What “neighbor” have you failed to love as yourself recently? Ask God for a clear opportunity to love them well this week.

Connect:

• Even good things in our lives can become idols. What should our response be when that happens?

• Where is sin still trying to “rule” in your life? How can we help one another identify and then fight for freedom in these areas?

• Explore Zechariah 6:1-8 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Zechariah 4:1-14

Grow:

• For helpful reminders of the bigger picture of Zechariah, watch this video.

• Where is God calling you to trust the Spirit’s empowerment? What would it look like to obey the Spirit’s leading in this area?

Share:

• Where has God placed you to shine his light (home, work, community)? How can you shine more intentionally there?

• What “mountain” is overwhelming you currently? How will you invite the Spirit into that situation this week?

Connect:

• Why do we often rely on our own strength, ability, or strategy instead of God’s Spirit? How does this look in your life right now?

• What “small part” is God calling you to take? How can we pray for one another in the small things?

• Explore Zechariah 5:1-11 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Zechariah 3:1-10

Grow:

• Zechariah is a tricky book to understand. Watch this video for a helpful overview.

• What does the filth of Joshua’s garments symbolize? How does Joshua’s cleansing and new clothing illustrate what Christ desires for us still today?

Share:

• What does this vision teach us about God’s mercy and heart for restoration? How can that change the way I treat others?

• The vision ends with a picture of unity and fellowship. How can I practically extend God’s grace to someone this week?

Connect:

• If we have been declared clean in Christ, why are we called to put on righteousness daily? What does that look like for you?

• How can knowing Jesus intercedes for us as our High Priest encourage us when we feel unworthy or accused this week?

• Explore Zechariah 4:1-14 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.

Zechariah 2:1-13

Grow:

• Recall the bigger picture of Zechariah in this video.

• Consider and journal how your vision of God’s perfect presence among his people impacts your everyday life.

Share:

• Do you view the church more as a rec center or country club? How is this playing out in your interactions with those inside and outside the church?

• How can you invite “the nations” (family, neighbors, coworkers, etc) to be a part of God’s family in both your words and actions?

Connect:

• How do we restrict our vision of God’s kingdom to our human realities?

• How can we help each other to more fully trust the God of the impossible this week?

• Explore Zechariah 2:1-13 together to prepare for next week’s sermon.