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Zechariah 9 · Grade 4

Lowly and Riding on a Donkey

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Zechariah 9 begins with judgment on proud nations around Israel, such as Tyre, which heaped up silver like dust. God promises to encamp around his house so that no oppressor will pass through them any more.

Then comes a famous promise. Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey. Kings usually came on war horses, but this King comes humbly. He will cut off the battle bow and speak peace to the nations, and his dominion will reach to the ends of the earth. In the New Testament, Matthew 21:5 and John 12:15 quote this verse when Jesus rides into Jerusalem.

God speaks to his people in exile: turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of hope! Even today I declare that I will restore double to you. Yahweh their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people. For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty!

Show What You Know

  1. What does God promise to do around his house?

  2. How is this King different from most kings?

  3. Which New Testament books quote verse 9?

  4. What does God call his people in verse 12?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. promises to encamp around his house so that no oppressor will pass through them any more.
  2. Rejoice greatly, of Zion!
  3. He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a .
  4. He will cut off the battle bow and speak to the nations, and his dominion will reach to the ends of the earth.
  5. God speaks to his people in exile: turn to the stronghold, you prisoners of !

Think About It

  1. The King comes lowly and brings peace. What does this teach about true greatness?

  2. God's people are called prisoners of hope. What does it mean to be held tightly by hope?

Memory Verse

“Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King comes to you! He is righteous, and having salvation; lowly, and riding on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey.”

Zechariah 9:9 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for sending a humble King. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How can you follow Jesus' humble example this week?
  • How should we welcome Jesus as our King?

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