Page 82 - The Minor Prophets - Student textbook

Study Section 15: The Book of Zechariah

15.1 Connect

You will delight in reading and studying this book as it is filled with prophecies about the
coming Messiah who would bring salvation to those who would believe and available to all.
It tells us about Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. It tells us that Jesus would be
betrayed for 30 pieces of silver, and that the money would be used to purchase a bloody
field. It also tells us that Jesus would be pierced by a spear at his death. Zechariah told us
all these things almost 500 years in advance!

The central theme of the book is that the Messiah would provide salvation that could be obtained by
any person who would but receive it by faith. It fits well with 2 Peter 3:9 which tells us that “the Lord is
longsuffering to all, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. “ Let’s
discover the gems in this book…..

15.2 Objectives

1. The student should be able to describe the purpose of the writing of Zechariah.

2. The student should be able to state the audience to whom the book was written.

3. The student should be able to answer the key questions presented in the lesson.

15.3 The Book of Zechariah

From https://www.gotquestions.org/Book-of-
Zechariah.html

Author: Zechariah 1:1 identifies the author of
the Book of Zechariah as the Prophet
Zechariah.

Date of Writing: The Book of Zechariah was likely written
in two primary segments, between 520 and 470 B.C.

Purpose of Writing: Zechariah emphasized that God has
used His prophets to teach, warn and correct His
people. Unfortunately, they refused to listen. Their sin
brought God's punishment. The book also bears evidence
that even prophecy could be corrupted. History shows that in this period prophecy fell into disfavor
among the Jews, leading to the period between the Testaments when no lasting prophetic voice spoke
to God's people.

81