Zechariah — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on zechariah, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Zechariah 1:8 (KJV)
In the first vision of Zechariah, what was the color of the horse ridden by the man standing among the myrtle trees?
Answer: Red
Study note. Zechariah saw a man riding upon a red horse among the myrtle trees.
Lesson 2 · Zechariah 1:18 (KJV)
How many horns did the prophet see that scattered Judah, Israel, and Jerusalem?
Answer: Four
Study note. The prophet beheld four horns which scattered the people of God.
Lesson 3 · Zechariah 2:1 (KJV)
What was in the hand of the man who went to measure Jerusalem?
Answer: A measuring line
Study note. Zechariah saw a man with a measuring line in his hand to measure the city.
Lesson 4 · Zechariah 3:1 (KJV)
Who stood at the right hand of Joshua the high priest to resist him before the angel of the LORD?
Answer: Satan
Study note. Satan stood at his right hand to resist him in the presence of the angel.
Lesson 5 · Zechariah 3:4 (KJV)
What did the LORD say would be removed from Joshua the high priest?
Answer: His filthy garments
Study note. The LORD commanded to take away the filthy garments from him.
Lesson 6 · Zechariah 4:6 (KJV)
According to the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel, how shall the work be finished?
Answer: By my spirit
Study note. The LORD declared it is 'Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit'.
Lesson 7 · Zechariah 5:1 (KJV)
What did Zechariah see flying in his sixth vision?
Answer: A roll
Study note. The prophet looked and beheld a flying roll.
Lesson 8 · Zechariah 9:9 (KJV)
How does Zechariah describe the King who comes unto Jerusalem?
Answer: Just, and having salvation; lowly, and riding upon an ass
Study note. The King is described as just, lowly, and riding upon an ass.
Lesson 9 · Zechariah 11:12 (KJV)
For what price was the prophet weighed his price in the house of the LORD?
Answer: Thirty pieces of silver
Study note. They weighed for his price thirty pieces of silver.
Lesson 10 · Zechariah 14:20 (KJV)
What shall be written upon the bells of the horses in the day of the LORD?
Answer: HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD
Study note. In that day shall there be upon the bells of the horses, HOLINESS UNTO THE LORD.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does zechariah point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?