Module 7 Flashcards
What does the flying scroll represent in Zechariah’s vision?
The judgment on the land for thieves and those who swore falsely by God’s name
This judgment is all-encompassing and relates to the end times.
What was the significance of the woman in the basket in Zechariah’s vision?
She represented evil, which cannot exist in the coming kingdom of the Messiah
The basket was taken to Shinar (Babylon), symbolizing the removal of evil from God’s presence.
What do the four chariots in Zechariah’s vision symbolize?
Spirits that patrol the earth and watch God’s creation
The passage has been interpreted in various ways by different scholars.
Who is referred to as ‘Branch’ in Zechariah’s vision?
A man who would branch out and build the temple, representing the Messiah
This signifies the unification of the offices of priest and king in Christ.
What was God’s response to the people of Bethel regarding their fasting?
He questioned if their fasting was for Him or for themselves
This revealed the potential insincerity in their worship.
What does God promise about the future of Zion?
He will return to Zion, and the city will be filled with joy and prosperity
Old men and women will sit in the streets, and children will play.
Which nations did God pronounce judgment on for mistreating His people?
- Hadrach
- Damascus
- Hamath
- Tyre
- Sidon
- Ashkelon
- Gaza
- Ekron
These nations faced punishment for their opposition to Israel.
What prophecy is fulfilled when Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey?
The prophecy of a king coming to bring salvation
This event symbolizes peace and restoration.
What will happen to those who attack Jerusalem in the end times?
They will experience God’s fury and be destroyed
God will protect Jerusalem and strengthen the clans of Judah.
What does God promise regarding the restoration of Judah and Israel?
He will restore His people as if they had never been exiled
This includes cleansing them from sin and idols.
What is the significance of Zechariah taking two staffs named Favor and Union?
They represent God’s favor and the unity of Israel
This occurs during Zechariah’s vision as he tends to the sheep.
What does the phrase ‘Him Whom They Have Pierced’ refer to?
The mourning for Jesus as the recognized Messiah
It signifies the acknowledgment of His crucifixion and the cleansing of Judah from sin.
What does the day of the Lord signify in Zechariah’s prophecy?
A time of God’s judgment against nations that fight Jerusalem
It includes plundering, exile, and God fighting against the enemies.
What happens to the nations that do not come to worship during the Feast of Booths?
They will suffer a drought
This indicates the importance of worshiping God during the end times.
Fill in the blank: Zechariah’s visions are a foretelling of events related to the _______.
coming of Jesus and His crucifixion.
True or False: The prophecies of Zechariah provide evidence for the reliability of the Bible.
True
The fulfilled prophecies show God’s divine inspiration.
What role does a personal relationship with Jesus Christ play according to the reflections on Zechariah’s prophecies?
It is essential for preparation for future events
Developing an intimate relationship with the Savior is emphasized.
