13It is he who will build the temple of the Lord, and he will be clothed with majesty and will sit and rule on his throne. And he will be a priest on his throne. And there will be harmony between the two.’ - P101
Zechariah sees four chariots coming from between two mountains, pulled byhorses of various colors. The angel explains they are the four spirits of heavengoing out from standing before the Lord to patrol the earth. Then, Zechariahcrowns Joshua the high priest and declares him as the Branch who will buildthe temple. He will be clothed with majesty and be a priest upon the throne. - P101
Zechariah sees four chariots coming from between two mountains ofbronze and learns from the angel that they are spirits of heaven going outto the four corners of the world. Special attention is given to those goingnorth to unleash God‘s judgment on Babylon, predicting the conquest ofthe Babylonians by the Persians, which allowed God‘s people to returnhome from captivity. - P102
Babylon is often referenced metaphorically in theNew Testament to represent a place that is sinful and opposed to God.
And God promises that one day a Branch will come and rule as king andpriest. These promises are ultimately fulfilled in Christ. The restoration thatbegan with the rescue of God‘s people from Babylon culminates on thecross, where God rescued His people from sin. - P102
The prophetic messages ofjudgment and mercy on the cross. Jesus satisfied God‘s judgmentand expresses Hismercy, now available to all who will believe. - P102
Dear Jesus, thank you for being the Branch-our King and Priest. Becauseof You, we have become temples where the Holy Spirit dwells. Help us to befaithful in each role You have given us. In Your name, amen. - P103
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