The Lord Of Hosts Cares For His Flock

Zechariah 10:1-12
Key Verse 03: “My anger is hot against the shepherds, and I will punish the leaders; for the Lord of hosts cares for his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them like his majestic steed in battle.”

1. V1. What will the Lord give to those who ask for rain? How will the rain affect those that receive it?

2. V2. What do household gods and diviners provide? How do they affect those who believe in them?

3. V3. Why is the Lord angry against the shepherds and the leaders/goats?

   1. In contrast to the way the shepherds handled the flock, how does the Lord feel about his flock? What will he do for them?

4. V4. What will come from the Lord? Consider each item: How will a cornerstone, tent peg, and battle bow help the flock? How will united rulers help?

5. V5. What will the flock be like? How have the people changed compared to the way they were described in verse 2? Why do they fight?

6. V6-7. How will the people feel in their hearts? How will their children feel in their hearts? What will their hearts do? Why?

7. V8-10. What will the Lord do for the people in verses 8-10? How will the people’s lives change after they come out of the enemy lands and return to Gilead and Lebanon?

8. V11-12. What do you think it could mean that “He shall pass through the sea of troubles”? What will happen to the enemies’ powers; the Nile, the pride of Assyria, and the scepter of Egypt? How will the Lord’s people walk?

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