“Responding To God’s Faithful Intervention” Series from the Minor Prophets – Part Two
Lesson Ten: “Revival and Religion” (Part 2)
Zechariah 7:1 through 8:23
Conquerors Sunday School Class – Sunday, January 14, 2024 

Our Lesson’s Theme Verse is found in this passage of Scripture…
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother: And oppress not the widow, nor the fatherless, the stranger, nor the poor; and let none of you imagine evil against his brother in your heart.”
Zechariah 7:9-10
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Today’s Lesson Thought can be summed up in this one Simple Statement…
“True Revival Comes Only From A Truly Grateful Heart!”
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Lesson: ‘Revival and Religion’

I           : The Concern About Fasting

            A: The Question

                        1: The Date (Zechariah 7:1)

                        2: The Messenger’s Question (Zechariah 7:2-3)

            B: The Lord’s Reply

                        1: A Message of Rebuke (Zechariah 7:4-7)

                        2: A Message of Repentance (Zechariah 7:8-14)

II         : Future Blessing

             A: The Restoration of Israel (Zechariah 8:1-17)

             B: The Rejoicing in Israel (Zechariah 8:18-23)

Conclusion:

Now let me ask you this question as we close this lesson today…in what ways are you and I being merely ritualistic in our service unto the Lord our God today? 

How is the devil tempting you today to forsake serving God from an obedient heart, and just substitute a false obedience unto God for a mechanically ritualistic, ho hum, hum drum sacrifice of false service unto God that truly means nothing to you, and means even less to Holy God??

Hey folks…Why don’t we just decide to trade in our rituals today and sincerely pray unto the Lord God for true revival? Let me remind you once again…True Revival will only come from an obedient and thankful heart! Child of God, where do you stand today with God?