1. The four chariots (1-8)

This vision is similar to the first one (1:8). In the first vision, four horses had returned to report on their inspection trip of the earth. In this vision, the four chariots eagerly go out to inspect the whole earth. God is the Sovereign Ruler of all the earth. War, famine and pestilence are the result of man's sin; but these things do not happen without God's hand moving. The chariots go throughout the whole earth and return to announce God's victory.

2. The Branch will build the temple (9-15)

The coronation of Joshua the high priest looks forward to Jesus who is prophet and priest and king--and to the royal priesthood of his household (1Pe 2:9). Jesus is the Branch from David's house who will build the true temple--the temple not made with hands. The temple of his body was destroyed by evil men; but he rose from the dead on the third day and became the Cornerstone.

Application: Praise God, the Sovereign Ruler of all the earth. Help us to build his temple on earth (15,16).
One Word: The Branch will build his temple