Zechariah 10: Ask God for Rain

Zechariah tells the people, ask Yahweh for rain in the spring time; he makes storm clouds and gives rain. Idols and fortune tellers speak lies, and the people wander like sheep without a shepherd. God cares for his flock. He promises to strengthen Judah, save Joseph, and bring his people home. They will walk up and down in his name.

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¹ Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² For the teraphim have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie; and they have told false dreams. They comfort in vain. Therefore they go their way like sheep. They are oppressed, because there is no shepherd.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ My anger is kindled against the shepherds, and I will punish the male goats, for Yahweh of Armies has visited his flock, the house of Judah, and will make them as his majestic horse in the battle.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴ From him will come the cornerstone, from him the tent peg, from him the battle bow, from him every ruler together.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ They will be as mighty men, treading down muddy streets in the battle. They will fight, because Yahweh is with them. The riders on horses will be confounded.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ “I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph. I will bring them back, for I have mercy on them. They will be as though I had not cast them off, for I am Yahweh their God, and I will hear them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁷ Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their heart will rejoice as through wine. Yes, their children will see it and rejoice. Their heart will be glad in Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ I will signal for them and gather them, for I have redeemed them. They will increase as they were before.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ I will sow them among the peoples. They will remember me in far countries. They will live with their children and will return.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁰ I will bring them again also out of the land of Egypt, and gather them out of Assyria. I will bring them into the land of Gilead and Lebanon; and there won’t be room enough for them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ He will pass through the sea of affliction, and will strike the waves in the sea, and all the depths of the Nile will dry up; and the pride of Assyria will be brought down, and the scepter of Egypt will depart.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² I will strengthen them in Yahweh. They will walk up and down in his name,” says Yahweh.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

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Zechariah 10 · Preschool

God Sends Rain

Name Date

Color the rain falling on the green fields. We can ask God for what we need!

Can you find these in the picture? Circle each one!

Bible Verse

“Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field.”

Zechariah 10:1 (WEB)

Prayer

Thank You, God, for making me!

Take It Home

Read the verse aloud. Say: God makes the clouds and sends the rain. We can ask God for what we need!

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Zechariah 10 · Grade 4

God Says, I Will Bring Them Back

Name Date

Read and Think

Zechariah 10 begins with a reminder of who really provides. Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field. In contrast, the teraphim, or household idols, have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie.

Because of these false guides, the people wander like sheep. They are oppressed, because there is no shepherd. God is angry with the bad shepherds, but Yahweh of Armies has visited his flock.

God promises: I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph. I will bring them back, for I have mercy on them. He says, I will signal for them and gather them, for I have redeemed them. He says, they will remember me in far countries. He says, I will strengthen them in Yahweh. They will walk up and down in his name.

Show What You Know

Who gives the rain showers?
What had the idols and diviners done?
Why are the people oppressed?
Why does God gather his people?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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Ask of Yahweh in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field.
Because of these false guides, the people wander like .
They are oppressed, because there is no .
is angry with the bad shepherds, but Yahweh of Armies has visited his flock.
I will bring them back, for I have on them.

Think About It

The people asked idols instead of God. Where are people tempted to look for help instead of God today?
God says, I have mercy on them. How have you seen God's mercy bring someone back to him?

Memory Verse

“Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field.”

Zechariah 10:1 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving what I need. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

Where do you go first when you need help?
How does God's mercy give you hope when you feel far from him?

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Zechariah 10 · Grade 5

God Says, I Have Redeemed Them

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Read and Think

Zechariah 10 contrasts the true God with false sources of help. Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone, for the plants in the field. Rain was life for a farming people, and God alone gives it. By contrast, the teraphim have spoken vanity, and the diviners have seen a lie; they have told false dreams and comforted in vain.

The result of trusting false guides is that the people wander like sheep. They are oppressed, because there is no shepherd. God's anger burns against the shepherds who failed the flock, but Yahweh of Armies has visited his flock, the house of Judah. From Judah will come the cornerstone, the tent peg, and every ruler.

The rest of the chapter is full of God's I will promises. God says, I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph. I will bring them back, for I have mercy on them. They will be as though I had not cast them off. He says, I will signal for them and gather them, for I have redeemed them. He says, they will remember me in far countries. He says, I will strengthen them in Yahweh. They will walk up and down in his name. Christians believe Jesus is the Good Shepherd, and in the New Testament, Matthew 9:36 says Jesus had compassion on crowds who were like sheep without a shepherd.

Show What You Know

Why does Zechariah tell them to ask Yahweh for rain?
What happens to people who follow false guides?
Name two things that will come from Judah.
What New Testament verse describes crowds like sheep without a shepherd?

Crossword

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Because there is no ____.

Down

Yahweh who makes storm ____.
For I have ____ on them.
Therefore they go their way like ____.
Ask of Yahweh ____ in the spring time.

Think About It

God promises, they will be as though I had not cast them off. How does God's mercy give people a fresh start?
God's people will walk up and down in his name. What does it mean to live in God's name each day?

Memory Verse

“Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field.”

Zechariah 10:1 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for giving what I need. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

How can you be a strong and steady helper in your family?
Who is someone you could forgive and welcome back?
What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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Zechariah 10: Ask God for Rain

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God Sends Rain

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God Gives

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God Gathers His Flock

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God Cares for His Flock

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Ask God

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Like Sheep Without a Shepherd

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God Cares for His Flock

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God Says, I Will Bring Them Back

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Word Bank Fill-In

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Prayer

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God Says, I Have Redeemed Them

Read and Think

Show What You Know

Crossword

Think About It

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Prayer

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