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Zechariah 4- By Gods Spirit

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Now the angel who talked with me came back and wakened me, as a man who is wakened out of his sleep. And he said to me, “What do you see?” So I said, “I am looking, and there is a lampstand of solid gold with a bowl on top of it, and on the stand seven lamps with seven pipes to the seven lamps. Zechariah 4:1-2

When you read this chapter, you can’t help but see the similarities to Revelation. The same symbolism is seen throughout this book, this is why if you want to understand the book of Revelation you must first understand the Old Testament prophets such as Zechariah

Just like Revelation we see the lampstand, the bowls, and the number 7 throughout the visions. 

Then I turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. And having turned, I saw seven golden lampstands, Revelation 1:12

The lampstand in the vision, an important focal point of worship, the Mennaorah, this symbol points to Christ, the light of the world (John 8:12)  The number 7 symbolic of perfection and completion found all throughout the Bible. Once again this vision points to Christ!

Two olive trees are by it, one at the right of the bowl and the other at its left.” Zecharian 4:3

Once again we see the parallels of Revelation, the two olive trees clearly defined as the two anointed leaders , oil symbolic of the Holy Spirit. In this vision most likely representing Joshua the Highpriest and Zerubbabel the governor.

These witnesses are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the Lord of the earth. Revelation 11:4

So I answered and spoke to the angel who talked with me, saying, “What are these, my lord?” Then the angel who talked with me answered and said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my lord.” So he answered and said to me: “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ Says the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:4-6

Zerubbabel clearly identified as one of the witnesses, the angel reveals what is the true source of power in this world “Not by might nor by power” meaning not by human physical force, “but by My Spirit” the Holy Spirit is the powerful force that will restore Israel, it will raise the dead back to life, it will make enemies of God to become Children of God, the supernatural power of God Almighty, The Lord of Hosts can’t be stopped!

Zechariah 3- The Branch

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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!