Four Craftsmen

This lesson explores how Zechariah 1:20 connects to Jesus.

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Old Testament

Zechariah 1:20

Then the LORD showed me four craftsmen. I asked, "What are these coming to do?" He answered, "These are the horns that scattered Judah... but the craftsmen have come to terrify them."

New Testament

Revelation 7:4

Then I heard the number of those who were sealed: 144,000 from all the tribes of Israel.

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Alfred Edersheim

The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah • Appendix IX

Four craftsmen applied to Messianic figures in Talmud (Sukk. 52b)

Quick Check

Part 1 - Multiple Choice

Which New Testament passage fulfills this prophecy in this lesson?

Part 2 - Fill In The Blank

Fill in the blank: The Old Testament prophecy for this lesson is ____.

Why This Matters

Zechariah saw four craftsmen raised up to counter the powers that scattered God's people. Revelation shows 144,000 sealed from all tribes — God's complete answer to the scattering, gathering and protecting His own.

Reflection

Lord of the future, as I study Four Craftsmen, anchor my hope not in circumstances but in Your coming reign.