The True King’s Arrival
Teaching Text: Zechariah 9–10
Pastor Brandon Hall
Part of Zechariah - God's Promise of Redemption
March 9, 2025

Zechariah 9:9-12 (ESV)

9 Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion!
Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem!
Behold, your king is coming to you;
righteous and having salvation is he,
humble and mounted on a donkey,
on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
10 I will cut off the chariot from Ephraim
and the war horse from Jerusalem;
and the battle bow shall be cut off,
and he shall speak peace to the nations;
his rule shall be from sea to sea,
and from the River to the ends of the earth.
11As for you also, because of the blood of my covenant with you,
I will set your prisoners free from the waterless pit.
12Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope;
today I declare that I will restore to you double.

  1. Trusting God’s Promise of Salvation and Judgment (Zechariah 9:1-8)

  2. Jesus Is The Divine Conqueror (Zechariah 9:9-10)

  3. Salvation and Judgment: The Two Sides of Christ’s Coming (Zechariah 9:11–10:12)

Through prophetic signs, we see the way,
To the Savior’s promise, we turn and stay.

Talk It Over

WELCOME PROMPT:
This week, we’ll explore God’s promises of restoration and victory from Zechariah 9-10, seeing how they point to Christ as our King and Redeemer.

FUN ICEBREAKER QUESTION:
What’s a memorable promise you’ve received that has stuck with you?

MAIN IDEA FROM THE SERMON:
God’s promise of restoration through the coming King brings salvation, hope, victory, and renewed strength to His people.

MAIN PASSAGE: Zechariah 9-10

HEAD LEVEL QUESTIONS (Know : Understanding God’s Word)

  1. Read Zechariah 9:9-10. How does this prophecy describe the coming King, and how is it fulfilled in Matthew 21:4-5 (Jesus’ triumphal entry)? What does this reveal about the nature of His kingdom?

    “Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey.” —Zechariah 9:9 ESV

  2. Read Zechariah 10:1-2. What contrast do we see between trusting in God’s provision and relying on false sources of security? How does this connect with Matthew 6:33 (“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you”)?

  3. Zechariah 9:12 calls God’s people ‘prisoners of hope.’ What does this phrase mean, and how does it shape our perspective on suffering and God’s faithfulness?

    “Return to your stronghold, O prisoners of hope; today I declare that I will restore to you double.” —Zechariah 9:12 ESV

HEART LEVEL QUESTIONS (Grow Apply God’s Word to Our Lives)

  1. Zechariah 9:16-17 speaks of God’s care for His people. How have you personally experienced His provision and restoration in your life?

    “For how great is his goodness, and how great his beauty!” —Zechariah 9:17 ESV

  2. Zechariah 10:6-7 speaks of God strengthening and redeeming His people. How does this truth encourage you in seasons of doubt or weakness?

    ““I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph. I will bring them back because I have compassion on them” —Zechariah 10:6 ESV

HAND & FEET LEVEL QUESTIONS (GO Living Out God’s Word)

  1. Zechariah 10:12 says, “They will walk in My name.” What practical steps can you take this week to live boldly in your faith and walk in God’s strength?

    • Consider Colossians 2:6-7 (“Therefore, as you have received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in Him, having been firmly rooted…”).

  2. Zechariah 9:10 describes Christ’s reign bringing peace to the nations. Who in your life needs to hear the hope of the coming King, and how can you share this message with them this week?

    “He shall speak peace to the nations; his rule shall be from sea to sea” —Zechariah 9:10 ESV

CLOSING PRAYER PROMPT:

Pray for a deeper trust in God’s promises, thanking Him for Jesus as our victorious King. Ask for renewed strength to walk in faith and boldness to share His hope with others.