I will remove the blood from their mouths and the abominations from between their teeth. Then they too will become a remnant for our God; they will become like a clan in Judah, and Ekron will be like the Jebusites. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Zechariah 9:7? 2. How does Zechariah 9:7 illustrate God's power to transform pagan practices? 3. What does "a remnant for our God" signify in Zechariah 9:7? 4. How does Zechariah 9:7 connect to Romans 11:5 about a faithful remnant? 5. How can we apply the transformation in Zechariah 9:7 to modern evangelism? 6. What does Zechariah 9:7 teach about God's inclusivity in His redemptive plan? 7. What does Zechariah 9:7 mean by "I will remove the blood from their mouths"? 8. How does Zechariah 9:7 relate to the prophecy of the Messiah? 9. What historical context surrounds the prophecy in Zechariah 9:7? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Zechariah 9? 11. What is Ekron's significance in the Bible? 12. What are the key events in 2 Samuel? 13. What is Ekron's significance in the Bible? 14. How does Zechariah 12:7, which promises the Lord will save the tents of Judah first, align with historical records showing Judah's multiple defeats and exiles? Discussion Questions 1. How does the transformation of the Philistines in Zechariah 9:7 reflect God's ability to change hearts today?2. In what ways does the inclusion of the Philistines as a remnant for God parallel the New Testament inclusion of Gentiles? 3. What are some modern "forbidden foods" or practices that Christians might need to remove from their lives to pursue holiness? 4. How can the account of the Jebusites' assimilation into Israel encourage us in our efforts to build unity within the church? 5. Reflect on a time when you witnessed or experienced God's transformative power. How does this encourage you in your faith journey?1. How does Zechariah 9's depiction of divine judgment relate to our understanding of God's justice? 2. How does the prophecy of the humble king in verses 9-10 relate to the New Testament depiction of Jesus Christ? 3. How can you apply the concept of God's protection and deliverance in your life? 4. How does the chapter influence your understanding of God's sovereignty? 5. In today's context, how can we identify with the 'prisoners of hope' referred to in verse 12? 6. How can the illustration of God using Judah as His bow and Ephraim as His arrow apply to the Church's mission today? 7. How does the prophecy of the fall of Tyre and Sidon inform your perspective on worldly wealth and security? 8. How can the description of the future king's dominion (verse 10) inform your understanding of Christ's reign? 9. How does the promise of restoration in this chapter provide hope in the midst of contemporary global crises? 10. How does the prophecy and fulfillment of the coming king validate the reliability of the Bible? 11. If you were living in the city of Tyre, knowing its impending doom, how would you respond? 12. How does the symbolism of throwing down the crown (verse 16) apply to our submission to God’s sovereignty? 13. In what ways can we practically express rejoicing and shouting, as Zion and Jerusalem are instructed to do at the coming of their king (verse 9)? 14. How can we relate the destruction of idolatrous practices in Philistia to modern forms of idolatry? 15. How can the promise of deliverance in verse 11 be a source of comfort in personal struggles or trials? 16. How can we apply the expectation of the prophesied king to our anticipation of Christ's Second Coming? 17. Considering the battle imagery in verses 13-15, how can this guide Christians in spiritual warfare today? 18. How does the depiction of God’s favor in verse 17 encourage us in our relationship with Him? 19. What does it mean to be a 'prisoner of hope' in today's world, and how can this change our perspective on hardships? 20. In light of this chapter, how can we encourage others who might be feeling hopeless or fearful? Links Zechariah 9:7 NIVZechariah 9:7 NLT Zechariah 9:7 ESV Zechariah 9:7 NASB Zechariah 9:7 KJV Zechariah 9:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |



