March 29, 2026

A Different Kind of King – Zechariah 9:9

(cf. Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-40; John 12:12-19)

Read and Pray

1. Read Zechariah 9 together as a group or individually.
2. Take time to pray for Holy Week at CEFC:
   1. a) Good Friday Service 4/3/26).
   2. b) Easter Egg Hunt – Outreach for the community (4/4/26, 11-2pm).
   3. c) Easter Sunday Service (4/5/26).

Loving God Unreservedly

3. In what ways can our group or others support us in growing a more wholehearted love for God?
4. What does it look like in everyday life to love God with all (holistic)our heart, soul, mind, and strength?

Loving People Sacrificially

5. What does this passage reveal to us about God?
6. What does this passage teach us about people?
7. Which truth in this passage challenges you most?
8. How does this passage comfort, encourage, or correct you?
9. What might God be inviting you into through this text?

Making Disciples Purposefully

10. As a step toward discipleship, who can you encourage, teach, meet with, or pray for?

Dig Deeper (optional/personal study)

11. Reflect: Over the next week read Zechariah 9.

• Observe the text (use other versions/translations: ESV, NIV, NLT, NKJV, NASB20, CSB, RSV).
• What is the text communicating?
  • o Key words.
  • o How does it relate to the whole chapter?
• How can I apply what I’ve learned from this text?
  • o Is the text describing/prescribing a truth?
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*Free online Bible study tool: blueletterbible.org