Zechariah 3

Name: Zechariah
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Zechariah has a vision of Joshua the High Priest, symbolizing the restoration of the people of God and their return to the Lord.

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A Vision of Joshua the High Priest

1 And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.

2 And the LORD said unto Satan, The LORD rebuke thee, O Satan; even the LORD that hath chosen Jerusalem rebuke thee: is not this a brand plucked out of the fire?

3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel.

4 And he answered and spake unto those that stood before him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And unto him he said, Behold, I have caused thine iniquity to pass from thee, and I will clothe thee with change of raiment.

5 And I said, Let them set a fair mitre upon his head. So they set a fair mitre upon his head, and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by.

6 And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying,

7 Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If thou wilt walk in my ways, and if thou wilt keep my charge, then thou shalt also judge my house, and shalt also keep my courts, and I will give thee places to walk among these that stand by.

8 Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, thou, and thy fellows that sit before thee: for they are men wondered at: for, behold, I will bring forth my servant the BRANCH.

9 For behold the stone that I have laid before Joshua; upon one stone shall be seven eyes: behold, I will engrave the graving thereof, saith the LORD of hosts, and I will remove the iniquity of that land in one day.

10 In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall ye call every man his neighbour under the vine and under the fig tree.

Commentary

Zechariah 3 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of God's grace and mercy. In this chapter, we see the prophet Zechariah being given a vision of Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord. Joshua is wearing filthy garments, a sign of his sin and guilt. However, the angel of the Lord commands the removal of these garments and replaces them with clean robes. This is a powerful symbol of God's grace and mercy, and a reminder that no matter how far we have fallen, God is always willing to forgive and restore us. The chapter also speaks to the importance of obedience. The angel of the Lord commands Joshua to "obey the Lord your God and keep his charge and his statutes and his rules and his testimonies." This is a reminder that obedience to God is essential if we are to receive his grace and mercy. Finally, the chapter speaks to the importance of faith. The angel of the Lord tells Joshua that if he walks in faith and obedience, then he will be a "brand plucked from the fire." This is a powerful reminder that faith in God is essential if we are to be saved from the fires of judgment. In conclusion, Zechariah 3 is a powerful chapter that speaks to the power of God's grace and mercy, the importance of obedience, and the necessity of faith. It is a reminder that no matter how far we have fallen, God is always willing to forgive and restore us if we are willing to obey and have faith in Him.