Then the Angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying, “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘If you will walk in My ways, And if you will keep My command, Then you shall also judge My house, And likewise have charge of My courts; I will give you places to walk Among these who stand here. Zechariah 3:6-7

As we continue in this Chapter, we continue in this amazing scene, where previously the Name of the Messiah (Christ) was revealed and what he would accomplish, the forgiveness of sins. Now we are going to hear direct revelation from God the Father about the coming Christ and titles which are revealed about Him

The (Angel (Messenger) of The Lord (Yahweh) which is Christ himself,  testifying (admonished) Joshua (representing the Priest Line of Israel, which is also a shadow of Christ)

‘Hear, O Joshua, the high priest, You and your companions who sit before you, For they are a wondrous sign; For behold, I am bringing forth My Servant the BRANCH. Zechariah 3:8

Remember the name Joshua is the English translation of Yeshua which translated to Greek is Lesous which translated to English is Jesus. The name of the Messiah has been revealed through Joshua. 

But more revelation is given “I am bring forth My Servant (Christ) The Branch! The Messiah (Christ) is referenced as the Branch throughout the Old Testament by the prophets 

Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. Isaiah 11:1

Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. Jeremiah 23:5

The Branch (Christ) would be the fulfillment of the Kingship, the Line of David, the King of Kings. The Branch would be the fulfilment of the Priest line, the High Priest of all Priests. 

For behold, the stone That I have laid before Joshua: Upon the stone are seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave its inscription,’ Says the LORD of hosts, ‘And I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day Zechariah 3:9

Another Messianic title is revealed “The Stone” which is also foretold by the prophets throughout the Old Testament

So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. Isaiah 28:16

The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. Psalm 118:22

Jesus Christ and the Apostles confirmed that Christ is the stone which was foretold by the prophets

Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’?  Matthew 21:42

built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. Ephesians 2:20

Did anyone catch what God foretold would happen through the Messiah? “And I (God) will remove the iniquity of that land in ONE day” (v9)

How can God remove the sins of everyone in One day? We know that this was fulfilled by Jesus Christ on the cross, the Lamb of God who took away the sins of the world (John 1:29)

4Surely He has borne our [g]griefs

And carried our [h]sorrows;

Yet we [i]esteemed Him stricken,

[j]Smitten by God, and afflicted.

5But He was wounded[k] for our transgressions,

He was [l]bruised for our iniquities;

The chastisement for our peace was upon Him,

And by His stripes[m] we are healed.

6All we like sheep have gone astray;

We have turned, every one, to his own way;

And the Lord [n]has laid on Him the iniquity of us all. Isaiah 53:4-6

God made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God. 2 Corinthians 5:21

In that day,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘Everyone will invite his neighbor Under his vine and under his fig tree.’ ” Zechariah 3:10

Who is this just for the sins of Israel? I believe this verse and a revelation of the New Covenant, “Everyone will invite his neighbor” the entire world , Jew and Gentile can be saved by the Branch, The Cornerstone, Jesus Christ by grace through faith Amen!