Zechariah 6: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Zechariah 6 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

The vision of the four chariots reveals red, black, white, and dappled horses coming from two brass mountains (vv. 1-2). The angel explains that these chariots represent the four winds of the sky, sent from the Lord (vv. 5-6). The chariots travel through the earth, and those going north have quieted the Lord's spirit in that region (vv. 7-8).

Key verse

“Yes, take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them on the head of Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest;”
Zechariah 6:11 (WEB)

Outline

Zechariah 6:1–8 Vision of the Four Chariots
Zechariah 6:9–11 Instructions for Crowning Joshua
Zechariah 6:12–15 The Branch and Restoration

Discussion questions

In v6, what direction does the black horse go?
In v11, what materials are used to make crowns for Joshua?
The instruction in v12 to speak to Joshua: what does it tell us about his role?
In v15, what is meant by 'this will happen, if you will diligently obey'?
When have you felt called to help build something important, as in v15?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Zechariah 6: Revelation 6, Zechariah 1, Zechariah 3.

Before next time: read Zechariah 7.