1. Final three visions (5:1-6:8)

The giant scroll cursed thieves and hypocrites. The leaden basket bound wickedness and was sent to Babylon. The final vision of chariots represents God’s power over all the earth to carry out his will. His will and plan to remove idolatry from his people through the exile was now accomplished. 

2. The Branch crowned (6:9-15) 

Joshua’s priestly office foreshadowed Jesus as High Priest (Zech 3). Here Joshua was given a symbolic gold crown and called the Branch. He would build the temple, showing the main work of building was spiritual. There is no record of Joshua sitting on a throne and ruling. But Jesus is King of kings and Lord of lords (Rev 19:16). He reigns over his people with justice and righteousness and as our High Priest is always interceding for us. In Jesus, the role of priest and king is in harmony.


Application: Father, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Help me to diligently obey King Jesus today.
One Word: Jesus is Lord and Intercessor