# Zechariah 03 š: Joshua the High Priest Cleansed
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> [[#š Scripture Text (NET)]]
> [[#š Verse-by-Verse Commentary]]
> [[#š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights]]
> [[#š§ Chapter Summary]]
> [[#āļø Christ in This Chapter]]
> [[#š Key Observations / š Life Application]]
> [[#š¬ Discussion Questions]]
> [[#āļø Key Verses to Remember]]
> [[#š Related Passages]]
> [[#š Devotional Reflection]]
> [[#š Internal Notes]]
## š Scripture Text (NET)
(The NET Bible: New English Translation. Biblical Studies Press, 2005)
### Vision Four: The Priest
[[#Verse 01.]]Ā Next I saw Joshua the high priestĀ standing before the angel of theĀ Lord, with SatanĀ standing at his right hand to accuse him.Ā
[[#Verse 02.]]Ā TheĀ LordĀ said to Satan, āMay theĀ LordĀ rebuke you, Satan! May theĀ Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebuke you! Isnāt this man like a burning stick snatched from the fire?āĀ
[[#Verse 03.]]Ā Now Joshua was dressed in filthy clothesĀ as he stood there before the angel.Ā
[[#Verse 04.]]Ā The angelĀ spoke up to those standing all around, āRemove his filthy clothes.ā Then he said to Joshua,Ā āI have freely forgiven your iniquity and will dress youĀ in fine clothing.āĀ
[[#Verse 05.]]Ā Then I spoke up, āLet a clean turban be put on his head.ā So they put a clean turban on his head and clothed him, while the angel of theĀ LordĀ stood nearby.Ā
[[#Verse 06.]]Ā Then the angel of theĀ LordĀ exhorted Joshua solemnly:Ā
[[#Verse 07.]]Ā āTheĀ LordĀ of Heavenās Armies says, āIf you followĀ my ways and keep my requirements, you will be able to preside over my templeĀ and attend to my courtyards, and I will allow you to come and go among these others who are standing by you.Ā
[[#Verse 08.]]Ā Listen now, Joshua the high priest, both you and your colleagues who are sitting before you, all of youĀ are a symbol that I am about to introduce my servant, the Branch.Ā
[[#Verse 09.]]Ā As for the stoneĀ I have set before Joshuaāon the one stone there are seven eyes.Ā I am about to engrave an inscription on it,ā says theĀ LordĀ of Heavenās Armies, āto the effect that I will remove the iniquity of this land in a single day.Ā
[[#Verse 10.]]Ā In that day,ā says theĀ LordĀ of Heavenās Armies, āeveryone will invite his friend to fellowship under his vine and under his fig tree.āā
## š Verse-by-Verse Commentary
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## š¤ Interesting Facts / Historical and Cultural Insights
1. In Hebrew, Satan (3:1) means "the accuser" or "adversary."
2. The Hebrew word for Joshua's "filthy" clothes (3:3) is a very strong word for filth.
3. "A burning stick snatched from the fire" (3:2) also appears in Amos 4:11.
4. Jude 9 echoes the words "The Lord rebuke you."
5. The high priest's turban (3:5) carried a gold plate inscribed "Holy to the Lord" (Exodus 28:36-38).
6. "The Branch" (3:8) is a title for the Messiah, also used in Jeremiah 23:5 and 33:15.
7. Joshua's name is the Hebrew form of the name Jesus. Ezra and Nehemiah call him Jeshua.
8. The stone with seven eyes (3:9) may picture God's complete knowledge and care.
9. Joshua and his fellow priests are called a sign of things to come (3:8).
10. Sitting under one's own vine and fig tree (3:10) is a picture of peace, also found in Micah 4:4.
## š§ Chapter Summary
> [!note] š± Still growing. This section is on its way.
## āļø Christ in This Chapter
Christ is the Branch who removes the guilt of the land in a single day (3:8-9). Like Joshua, we are given clean garments, because Jesus took our sin and gave us His righteousness (2 Corinthians 5:21).
## š Key Observations / š Life Application
> [!note] š± Still growing. This section is on its way.
## š¬ Discussion Questions
1. Satan stood ready to accuse Joshua, but the Lord rebuked him (3:1-2). How does this encourage you when you feel accused?
2. God removed Joshua's filthy clothes and gave him clean garments (3:4). What does this picture teach about God's grace?
3. God promises to remove the guilt of the land in a single day (3:9). How was this fulfilled in Jesus?
## āļø Key Verses to Remember
- š verse 2: The Lord rebukes Satan, for Joshua is a burning stick snatched from the fire.
- š verse 4: God removes Joshua's iniquity and clothes him in fine garments.
- š verse 8: God will bring His servant, the Branch.
## š Related Passages
- š [[2 Corinthians 05#Verse 21.|2 Corinthians 5:21]] - Our sin for His righteousness.
- š [[Revelation 12#Verse 10.|Revelation 12:10]] - The accuser is thrown down.
- š [[Jeremiah 23#Verse 05.|Jeremiah 23:5]] - God will raise up a righteous Branch.
- š [[Hebrews 10#Verse 10.|Hebrews 10:10-14]] - One sacrifice for all time.
- š [[Isaiah 61#Verse 10.|Isaiah 61:10]] - Clothed with garments of salvation.
## š Devotional Reflection
š SOAP: [[Zechariah 03- SOAP|Peace is on the way]]
## š Internal Notes