1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 7:2?

2. What prompted the people to send men to seek the Lord's favor?

3. How does seeking God's favor relate to our prayer life today?

4. Compare Zechariah 7:2 with James 1:5 about seeking wisdom from God.

5. How can we ensure our motives are pure when seeking God's guidance?

6. In what ways can we actively seek God's favor in our daily lives?

7. What is the historical context of Zechariah 7:2?

8. Who were the people of Bethel mentioned in Zechariah 7:2?

9. Why did the people send a delegation to seek the LORD's favor in Zechariah 7:2?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 7?

11. Zechariah 8:19: Why are the specified fasts not consistently observed or recognized in the same way across Jewish history?

12. How many were the children of Bethel and Ai? Two hundred and twenty-three (Ezra 2:28) One hundred and twenty-three (Nehemiah 7:32)

13. In Zechariah 7:1-3, how does the timeline of the fourth year of King Darius align with known Persian historical records?

14. Amos 7:10-13 - Does the account of Amaziah's accusation against Amos align with known historical records and political dynamics of Jeroboam's reign?1. What does the act of sending representatives from Bethel to seek the Lord's favor reveal about the spiritual state of the community?

2. How can we apply the principle of seeking God's guidance in our personal and communal decisions today?

3. In what ways does the historical significance of Bethel enhance our understanding of this passage?

4. How do the roles of Sharezer and Regem-melech inform our understanding of leadership in spiritual matters?

5. Reflect on a time when you sought God's favor or guidance. How did the outcome align with your expectations, and what did you learn from the experience?1. What are the dangers of practicing religious rituals without genuine devotion as depicted in Zechariah 7?

2. How does the message in Zechariah 7 about true fasting and justice apply to our lives today?

3. Compare the form of fasting practiced by the Israelites in Zechariah 7 with the concept of fasting in modern Christianity.

4. Reflect on God's response to the inquiry from Bethel. What does it teach us about the intention behind our acts of worship?

5. How does Zechariah 7 challenge your understanding of social justice in the context of faith?

6. Reflect on a time when you acted with justice, mercy, and compassion, as advised in Zechariah 7. How did it feel, and what impact did it have on others?

7. What are some practical ways we can avoid “hardening our hearts” as the Israelites did?

8. How does Zechariah 7 guide us in treating strangers, the poor, widows, and the fatherless?

9. How does God's response to the Israelites' disobedience resonate with contemporary issues in society?

10. How can we apply the teachings of Zechariah 7 in our daily lives, particularly in regard to true piety and social responsibility?

11. What lessons can churches today learn from Zechariah 7 about the nature of true worship?

12. How can we ensure our acts of piety, like fasting, are sincere and not just for outward show?

13. Reflect on the consequences of Israel's stubbornness in Zechariah 7. How can we learn from their mistakes?

14. In what ways does Zechariah 7 emphasize the importance of inward change over outward rituals?

15. How can Zechariah 7 inspire us to be more compassionate in our dealings with others?

16. How can you personally respond to the call to justice and compassion in Zechariah 7?

17. How does God's anger at Israel's stubbornness and their subsequent punishment relate to concepts of divine justice?

18. How does the question God asks about who the people were truly fasting for challenge our perceptions of religious practices?

19. Reflect on the way the Israelites ignored the prophets' warnings. How does this relate to ignoring warnings or signs in your own life?

20. What changes would you make in your life after reading and reflecting on Zechariah 7?

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