LESSON 6 3. Read verses 6–13. What did the Lord say to the Jews who remained in exile, and what blessings awaited their return?
4. How does Zechariah 2:11 connect to the Abrahamic covenant? (See Gen. 12:3.) Furthermore, how are Christians today linked with these prophetic words? (See Gal. 3:7–9).
DAY 5
THE WORD OF THE LORD CAME TO ZECHARIAH IN VISIONS Vision 4: Joshua the high priest (Zechariah 3:1–10)
Note : Remember that the people of Israel sinned by failing to return to the Lord with all their hearts, and they failed to complete the temple. Joshua, as high priest, stood as Jerusalem or Israel’s representative. 25
1. Read Zechariah 3:1–3. What accusations do you think Satan might have brought against Joshua, the high priest?
2. How did the Lord respond to Satan? (See vv. 1–3.)
25 S proul, R.C., “God’s Servant, the Branch,” Ligonier Ministries , November 27, 2013, https://learn.ligonier.org/ devotionals/gods-servant-branch
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