Zechariah 6:1-15: Four Chariots and Two Crowns

In Zechariah’s eighth vision, he sees four chariots coming out from between two bronze mountains. The LORD who dwells in His holy temple is powerful and active in all the world for the sake of His people. As Zechariah’s visions come to an end, the LORD gives an action prophecy for Zechariah to perform. From the wealth brought back from Babylon, Zechariah is to make a crown for the high priest Joshua. Another crown is to be in the temple for the coming Branch; He will be both Priest and King. This proclaims the coming of Jesus, who has sacrificed Himself for the sins of all people and now reigns over all creation.  Rev. Christopher Gillespie, pastor at St. John Lutheran Church and School in Random Lake, WI, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Zechariah 6:1-15.  "The Post-Exilic Prophets” is a series on Sharper Iron that goes through the books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Through the preaching of these faithful men, the LORD sent His Word to His people who returned home after their exile in Babylon. Not only did the LORD encourage His people in the work of rebuilding the temple, but even more than that, He pointed them forward to the fulfillment of all the Old Testament promises in the coming kingdom of our true King and great High Priest, Jesus Christ.