1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 7:6?

2. How does Zechariah 7:6 challenge our motives behind religious practices today?

3. What does "eat and drink" symbolize in Zechariah 7:6?

4. How can we ensure our actions align with God's will, not self-interest?

5. Compare Zechariah 7:6 with 1 Corinthians 10:31 about doing everything for God.

6. How can we apply the lesson from Zechariah 7:6 in our daily lives?

7. What does Zechariah 7:6 reveal about the sincerity of religious practices?

8. How does Zechariah 7:6 challenge the authenticity of personal faith?

9. In what ways does Zechariah 7:6 question the motives behind religious rituals?

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

11. Is life more important than food?

12. If God is all-knowing, why would Zechariah 7:5-6 question whether the people were sincerely fasting for Him?

13. John 6:53-56: How should we interpret the command to eat Jesus's flesh and drink his blood, considering it seems at odds with both moral and dietary laws?

14. Why does 1 Corinthians 10:6-10 describe repeated miraculous punishments and judgments without corroborating records beyond the Bible?1. How does Zechariah 7:6 challenge us to evaluate our motives in religious practices today?

2. In what ways can we ensure that our worship is sincere and not just a ritualistic habit?

3. How can the teachings in Isaiah 58 and Matthew 6:16-18 help us understand the true purpose of fasting?

4. What are some practical ways we can demonstrate justice and compassion in our communities as a reflection of true worship?

5. How can we use times of fasting and prayer to seek personal and communal repentance and renewal?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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