Zechariah 8: Group Study Handout

How to use: read Zechariah 8 aloud together, then take the questions in order. One page is enough for an evening.

Overview

Yahweh of Armies expresses His jealousy for Zion with great jealousy (vv. 1-2). He promises that He will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem, which will be called ‘The City of Truth’ (vv.

Key verse

“Yahweh of Armies says: “I am jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I am jealous for her with great wrath.”
Zechariah 8:2 (WEB)

Outline

Zechariah 8:1–2 God's Jealousy for Zion
Zechariah 8:3–5 Promise of Restoration
Zechariah 8:6–8 Divine Assurance of Salvation
Zechariah 8:9–13 Strengthening the People
Zechariah 8:14–17 Call to Righteous Living
Zechariah 8:18–23 Fasts Turned to Feasts

Discussion questions

In v3, what does Jerusalem become known as after God's return?
What will happen in v12 with the seed of peace and the vine?
The phrase 'I will save my people' in v7: who does this refer to, and why is it significant?
In v19, why does God transform the fasts into joy and gladness?
When in your life have you felt the need to pursue 'truth and peace' as mentioned in v16?

Go deeper

Passages that echo Zechariah 8: 2 Corinthians 6, Jeremiah 29, Ecclesiastes 11.

Before next time: read Zechariah 9.