Zechariah 6
Be Encouraged!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Monday, October 14.
What is the purpose of God giving us prophetic visions? The eight visions of the prophet came to an end in Zechariah 6:1-8 with the final vision of four horses, which bookends with the first vision of four horses in Zechariah 1:8-11. Interestingly, these visions point to the apocalyptic imagery of Revelation 6:1-8 and the consummation of all things in the last days. This is an important intertestamental connection because the prophetic imagery of the end times continues in Zechariah 6:11-15 with a significant messianic prophecy:
Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown and set it on the head of Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Then say to him, “Thus says the Lord of hosts, ‘Behold, a man whose name is Branch, for He will branch out from where He is; and He will build the temple of the Lord. Yes, it is He who will build the temple of the Lord, and He who will bear the honor and sit and rule on His throne. Thus, He will be a priest on His throne, and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices.’” Now the crown will become a reminder in the temple of the Lord … Those who are far off will come and build the temple of the Lord.
While the coronation of Joshua served as an encouragement to the remnant to rebuild the temple in postexilic Jerusalem; prophetically, it forever yokes the offices of priest and king in the person of the Messiah, which is uniquely fulfilled by Jesus Christ as priest (Hebrews 4:14-16; 6:20-7:28) and king (Matthew 27:11; Luke 1:32-33; Revelation 19:16). The priest-king Joshua foreshadowed the Messiah Jesus, encouraging God’s people to prioritize the kingdom of God no matter their hardships because the One who has come once for all, will return to rule (Hebrews 9:26-28; Matthew 6:33).
Seize the moment and be encouraged – “In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world” (John 16:33).
God bless you!
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