The book of Zechariah is a prophetic call for repentance and renewal, urging God’s people to rebuild his temple with strength and obedience. Central to the prophecy is ‘The Branch,’ God’s anointed one, who will build the temple and rule as both king and priest, bringing peace and extending his dominion globally. Despite unfaithful shepherds, God will personally care for His people, refining them and renewing His covenant. In the end, God will defeat nations attacking Jerusalem and ensure its eternal security, and God himself will reign as king over the entire earth.
Zechariah
Recommended Resources
Commentaries
Michael P V Barrett, Zechariah: A Commentary, The Gospel Coalition | USA, 2023 (free download)
Michael R Stead, Zechariah: The Lord Returns (Reading the Bible Today series), Aquila Press, 2015
Barry Webb, The Message of Zechariah (Bible Speaks Today series), IVP, 2003
Online resources
Bible Project, Zechariah Summary: A Complete Animated Overview (watch here)
Simon Camilleri, ‘Palm Sunday & the Unexpected King’, Bible & Theology, The Gospel Coalition | Australia, 12 April 2019 (view here)
Caroline Cobb, ‘This New Year, Make the Living God Your Goal’, Christian Living, The Gospel Coalition | USA, 14 January 2023 (view here)
Rory Shiner, ‘Trusting the Shepherd’, Bible & Theology, The Gospel Coalition | Australia, 10 June 2022 (view here)
Meredith Van Der Klip, ‘The Day of Small Things’, Faith, Life & Work, The Gospel Coalition | Australia, 25 April 2022 (view here)
Recommended Books
Elliot Clark, Evangelism as Exiles: Life on Mission as Strangers in our Own Land, The Gospel Coalition | USA, 2019
Tish Harrison Warren, Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life, IVP, 2019
Ivan Mesa & Elliot Clark (eds.), Faithful Exiles: Finding Hope in a Hostile World, The Gospel Coalition | USA, 2023
Nicholas G Piotrowski, Return from Exile and the Renewal of God’s People (Short Studies in Biblical Theology series), Crossway, 2025
Rebecca Manley Pippert, Stay Salt, The Good Book Company, 2020
Mark Vroegop, Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament, Crossway, 2019
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Resources to help your group be Mission-Minded
Growth Groups are a great place to encourage each other in mission-mindedness. Instead of feeling stuck or laying on the guilt, you can use the resources below to generate conversation and increase joy & confidence.