Do You See What I See?
Do You See What I See?
Zechariah 3:1 – 6:15
FPBC December 18, 2005 [PM]
What is the least amount of sleep you’ve gotten in one night? Zechariah probably didn’t get much sleep the night he had 8 visions!
Joshua’s Clothing 3:1 – 10
Vision
· Joshua (high priest) stands before Angel of the Lord
· Satan accuses Joshua
· Satan rebuked by Angel of the Lord
· Joshua’s filthy garments traded for clean robes
Interpretation
· Joshua is standing before God as the representative of the people – not as an individual
· Filthy garments represent self-righteousness of Israel
· God makes us acceptable through His work
· Joshua given two commands
o Walk in God’s way
o Keep God’s commands
· Three results of obedience
o Govern God’s house – would continue to serve
o Keep God’s courts pure from idolatry
o Access to God’s presence
· Joshua and priests were picture prophecies of Messiah
o The BRANCH
o The stone with infinite insight and wisdom
Candlestick & Two Olive Trees 4:1 – 14
Vision
· Sees a solid gold lampstand with a bowl on top to hold oil coming from two trees
Question & Answers
· Zechariah’s question: What are these?
· Angel’s question: You don’t know?
o Surprised that Z could not interpret on his own.
Interpretation
· Two trees represent ministry of Zerubbabel and Joshua
o Zerubbabel had started building temple – and he would finish it.
o Obstacles would be removed by God’s power
o Those who doubted would see God’s ability given to Zerubbabel
· An all-knowing, all-seeing God would ensure this occurred.
Flying Scroll 5:1 – 4
Vision
· Unfolded scroll (30’x15’ – size of tabernacle) flying through the air with writing on both sides.
· Writing foretold expulsion of every thief; every perjurer cut off and expelled
· Scroll passes through land and destroys houses of the wicked
Interpretation
· Picture of the coming Millennial kingdom
o Rule with a rod of iron
o Sinner judged rapidly, severely, completely
Basket (Ephah) & Woman 5:5 – 11
Ephah (basket)
· A measuring container
o Like a bushel basket
o Covered with a lead lid
Woman
· Wickedness personified
o Lead lid used to absolutely contain woman
Removal to Babylon
· Basket taken to Shinar (Babylon)
o Would be placed in a house (temple?)
o Eventually rebel against God Rev. 17:3 – 5
· Basket’s removal prepares Israel for blessing!
Four Chariots 6:1 – 8
Vision
· Chariots coming from between 2 brass mountains
o Red horses
o Black horses
o White horses
o Dappled horses
Interpretation
· God’s judgment on Gentile nations
· Two mountains: Mt. Zion & Mt. Olivet
· Chariots take judgment to nations
o Black and white to north (Babylon)
o Dappled to south (Egypt)
o Go throughout earth to bring rest from nations
Crowning of the High Priest 6:9 – 15
Command
· Make a crown of silver and gold for Joshua’s head
· Use the silver and gold from the captive’s gifts.
Interpretation
· Joshua pictures the coming “BRANCH” (Messiah)
o BRANCH will lead worship in the Millennial temple
o BRANCH will be heavenly king and high priest
o BRANCH will reign over Israel
· God is not finished with Israel!