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Zechariah Chapter 6 Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH |
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Zechariah 6:9 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Zechariah 6:10 Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah; Zechariah 6:11 Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest; Zechariah 6:12 And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD: Zechariah 6:13 Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both. Zechariah 6:14 And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of the LORD.
Micah 5:1 Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek. Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting. Micah 5:3 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel. |
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The Book of Zechariah |
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Focus |
“Turn Unto Me, Saith The Lord of Hosts” |
Ten Visions |
Crowning of Joshua |
Rituals – Are You Fasting unto the Lord? |
Burden of The First Advent |
Burden of The Second Advent |
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Reference |
1:1 |
1:7 |
6:9 |
7:1 |
9:1 |
12:1 |
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Topic |
Encouragement From The Lord of Hosts Teaching The Glory Will Return |
Encouragement By A View of the Millennium |
Encouragement By Events of the Lord’s 1st Advent |
Encouragement By Events of the Lord’s 2nd Advent |
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Location |
Jerusalem |
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Time |
During The Building of the Temple |
After the Building of the Temple |
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Interpretation of 4 Chariots of Zechariah 6 and 4 horses of Revelation 6
The color of the horses in Revelation 6 and Zechariah 6 are similar – Is that Just a Coincidence? I don’t think so.
God mentions these same four incidents 4 more times. Some say the white horse is antichrist, while others say Christ.
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Review of The Ten Visions Seen In One Night – All have Both Local and Future Fulfillments |
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Local: The Lord of Hosts is working in the daily affairs of His people. He will get out His measuring line, rebuild and Choose Jerusalem again, and judge Israel’s enemies |
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Future: God’s prophetic plan for Israel outlined from the Return from Babylon through to the Kingdom with the Glory returning In the Millennial Temple and the Branch reigning with His elect. |
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What the Lord of Hosts is Doing – Will His People Fit In? |
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1.) Horses Among The Myrtle Trees Zechariah 1:7-17 |
The Lord of Hosts visits the land, and is unhappy with Gentiles who get in the way of God’s plan. They will be judged. |
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God deals with the Nations as they Treat Israel |
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The Lord of Hosts uses Gentiles to Judge Sinful Israel |
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2.) The Four Horns Zechariah 1:18-19 |
4 Gentile World Powers will scatter Israel |
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God protects Israel as they are scattered by “horns” |
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3.) The Four Carpenters Zechariah 1:20-21 |
3 Gentile World Powers will Cast out 1st 3 “horns” |
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Carpenter from Nazareth casts out the last “horn” |
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The Lord of Hosts Begins Rebuilding and Choosing Jerusalem Again |
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4.) Man with the Measuring Line Zechariah 2:1-13 |
Every Israelite still in Babylon warned to Return, Babylon will be judged. Jerusalem will be a city without walls; God will be a wall of fire around the city. |
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The Glory will return – Many Gentiles saved |
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The Lord of Hosts Prepares His People |
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5.) Joshua and Satan Zechariah 3:1-7 |
God deals with priest’s sin (Also Represent Israel) |
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Walk in God’s Ways and Have Millennial Service |
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6.) The Branch & Stone with Seven Eyes Zechariah 3:8-10 |
Israel’s Sin removed in 1 day at the 2nd Coming |
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There will be “True Peace” in the Branch’s Kingdom |
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7.) The Golden Candlestick and Olive Trees Zechariah 4:1-14 |
Spirit Filled Men do God’s Work Locally |
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Spirit Filled Men do God’s Work in the Tribulation |
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8.) The Flying Roll – {Transition from preparing to judgment} Zechariah 5:1-4 |
Not following the Law will not hinder God’s plan – God’s Word will Judge Sin |
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God will remove sin from Land in one day |
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The Lord of Hosts Judges Wickedness |
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9.) The Ephah and the Talent of Lead Zechariah 5:5-11 |
All Idolatrous religion and godless Commerce (Wickedness) Removed, sending it back to Babylon. |
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All Wickedness Sent to Babylon - during the Tribulation |
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10.) The Four Chariots Zechariah 6 :1-8 |
The “horns” will not completely annihilate Israel - Remnant |
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The Branch (King) is Victorious and Prepares His Kingdom |
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Five Descriptions of the Four Judgements at the Beginning of the Tribulation Period |
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Revelation 6:1-8 |
Matthew 24:4-8 |
Jeremiah 27:8-14 |
Ezekiel 14:20-23 |
Leviticus 26:21-26 |
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White horse - |
False Christs |
False Prophets |
Noisome Beast |
Wild Beasts |
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Red horse - War |
Wars - Rumors |
Sword |
Sword |
Sword |
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Black - Famine |
Famines |
Famine |
Famine |
Broken Staff of Bread |
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Pale - pestilence |
Pestilences |
Pestilence |
Pestilence |
Pestilence |
All are in the same context concerning future of Jerusalem. Revelation 6 and Matthew 24 concern Christ giving the judgments at the “Beginning of Sorrows”. Leviticus 26 is Moses prophesying of the judgments on Israel if they do not obey after entering the Land. Jeremiah prophesies about the judgment of Jerusalem from people’s disobedience, and Ezekiel prophesies destruction of Jerusalem from people listening to false prophets.
The 4 chariots of Zechariah 6 are going “to and Fro” throughout the earth, waiting for the Lord of Hosts to give the OK to start opening the seals of Revelation 6.
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A Spectacular Crowning Event Concludes This Night of Ten Symbolic Visions
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Zechariah 6:9 And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,
Zechariah 6:10 Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah;
Zechariah 6:11 Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;
A. On the same day (Remember the Hebrew day begins at night) the Word of the Lord came.
B. Concerning a delegation of returnees from Babylon with silver and gold for the temple.
1. Tobijah
2. Heldi
3. Jedaiah
C. Zechariah told to take the three and their gifts to Josiah’s house (Son of Zephaniah)
1. Zechariah also told to take the gifts and make crowns (double or composite crown)
2. Zechariah also told to place the crown on the head of Joshua, the High Priest
3. Never was a priest/King in Israel (except Melchizedek, Genesis 14:18-20, Hebrews 7:4-10)
4. No crown for Zerubbabel because he descended from Coniah (Jeremiah 22:24-30)
5. So why crown the High Priest?
6. The Next verse explains – Joshua was to be a type of Christ who will fulfill the office of Priest/King
Zechariah 6:12 And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD:
7. So you see, the symbolism takes us to the Second Coming of Christ as depicted in Psalms:
Psalm 110:1 «A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.
Psalm 110:2 The LORD shall send the rod of thy strength out of Zion: rule thou in the midst of thine enemies.
Psalm 110:3 Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: thou hast the dew of thy youth.
Psalm 110:4 The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek.
Psalm 110:5 The Lord at thy right hand shall strike through kings in the day of his wrath.
Psalm 110:6 He shall judge among the heathen, he shall fill the places with the dead bodies; he shall wound the heads over many countries.
Psalm 110:7 He shall drink of the brook in the way: therefore shall he lift up the head.
Zechariah 6:13 Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.
Zechariah 6:14 And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of the LORD.
Zechariah 6:15 And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.
8. Now let’s go back to the crowning ceremony and see what is said:
Zechariah 6:12 And speak unto him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying, Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD:
Micah 5:1 Now gather thyself in troops, O daughter of troops: he hath laid siege against us: they shall smite the judge of Israel with a rod upon the cheek.
Micah 5:2 But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.
Micah 5:3 Therefore will he give them up, until the time that she which travaileth hath brought forth: then the remnant of his brethren shall return unto the children of Israel.
9. Someone else used these words about Christ another time when He was crowned:
John 19:5 Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man!
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Behold the man – Zechariah 6:12; John 19:5 |
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1.Messiah, the Branch, will grow up out of His place (Introduced in Zech. 3:8-10) (Interpreted Mic. 5:2) |
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2.Messiah, the Branch, will be Joshua’s Antitype |
Verse 12 |
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3.Messiah the Branch will Build the Millennial Temple |
Verses 12-13 |
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4.Messiah, the Branch will be the Glory |
Verse 13 |
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5.Messiah, the Branch, will be both King and Priest |
Verse 13 |
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6.Messiah, the Branch, will put together the two offices |
Verse 13 |
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7.Messiah, the Branch will bring together the Jew and the Gentile |
Verse 15 |
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8.Messiah, the Branch, will fulfill the Word of the Lord of Hosts |
Verse 15 |
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9.Messiah, the Branch, will have absolute obedience |
Verse 15 |
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10.Messiah, the Branch, and pre-coronation memorialized by crown in the Temple |
Verse 14 |