SUNDAY 10 May 2020 Zechariah Chapter 4 The Gold Lampstand & 2 Olive Trees Zechariah’s Message Major Prophets (4): Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel & Daniel

Minor Prophets (12): Pre-exilic: Amos, Obadiah, Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah

Exilic: Ezekiel & Daniel (Major Prophets) Post-exilic: Haggai, Zechariah & Malachi Written: The was written in the period 520 – 470 B.C.

Name Zechariah: ‘Jehovah remembers’

Purpose: To trace God’s program during the Times of the Gentiles.

Theme of Zechariah: The theme is during the Times of the Gentiles. TIMELINE 587/6 B.C. Southern Israel () taken to Babylon in exile. 539 B.C. King Cyrus (King of Persia) overthrows Babylonians. 538 B.C. Edict issued by Cyrus. 530 B.C. King Cyrus dies. 522 B.C. Darius becomes ruler of Persia. TIMELINE 520 B.C. Zechariah & Haggai begin to prophesy. 515 B.C. The 2nd Jewish Temple is completed under Governor .

• Temple takes 23 years to complete. • No foreign labour involved. • Dedicated on 12 March 515 B.C. by Zerubbabel. Content: Zechariah is given: 8 visions & 4 messages.

Key Phrase: ‘Jehovah of Hosts’

– occurs 52 times in this Book 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH

Vision #1: Vision of the Horses (Ch 1)

Vision #2: Vision of the Horns (Ch 1)

Vision #3: Vision of the Man with the Measuring Line (Ch 2)

Vision #4: Vision of Clean Garments for the High Priest (Ch 3) Zechariah Chapter 4 The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees Vision #5 ZECHARIAH 4

The Golden Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees

1 Then the angel who talked with me returned and woke me up, like someone awakened from sleep.

2 He asked me, “What do you see?” ZECHARIAH 4

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I answered, “I see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps. 3 Also there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.” ZECHARIAH 4

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4 I asked the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?”

5 He answered, “Do you not know what these are?” “No, my lord,” I replied. ZECHARIAH 4

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6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty. ZECHARIAH 4

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7 “What are you, mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of ‘God bless it! God bless it!’” ZECHARIAH 4

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8 Then the word of the Lord came to me:

9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. ZECHARIAH 4

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10 “Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?” ZECHARIAH 4

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11 Then I asked the angel, “What are these two olive trees on the right and the left of the lampstand?” 12 Again I asked him, “What are these two olive branches beside the two gold pipes that pour out golden oil?” ZECHARIAH 4

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13 He replied, “Do you not know what these are?” “No, my lord,” I said.

14 So he said, “These are the two who are anointed to serve the Lord of all the earth.” Zechariah Chapter 4 The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees Vision #5 “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit”, says the Lord Almighty.

Zechariah Chapter 4:6 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

The point of the 5th vision is –

Through the work of the Holy Spirit, Israel will become a witness to the world. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) Quick Summary • Personal encouragement to Zerubbabel to complete the Temple. • Restoration of the Jewish State – filled with the Holy Spirit. • 3rd Sign of Jonah (Resurrection) 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

“I see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps. Also there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.” (v2-3) Zechariah Chapter 4 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

Lampstand = symbol for Israel.

Light to the Gentiles.

Symbol of the light of the Messiah 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

7 branched Menorah Tabernacle 2nd Temple Feast of Chanukah Symbol of Judaism Israel’s Coats of Arms Zechariah Chapter 4 2 Olive Trees Bowl (filled with Olive Oil) 7 Ducts / Pipes 7 Lamps (total of 49) Lampstand = Israel 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

The 49 Ducts represent the first 7 ‘sevens’ of Daniel’s prophecy about the 70 ‘sevens’. [ Daniel 9:24-27 ] 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

49 Pipes/Ducts They represent the 49-year period during which time is going to be rebuilt. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

Bowl of Oil Supplies the oil to the Lampstand through the 49 pipes. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

2 Olive Trees Supplies the bowl with oil. They are the inexhaustible source of the oil. Symbol of Holy Spirit. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) PURPOSE of the Vision? 2 Messages for Zerubbabel: • God will accomplish His program not by human might/power, but by Holy Spirit. • Zerubbabel started building the Temple & he will finish it (lay the capstone). 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

“Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?” (v10) 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

7 Lamps The 7 eyes of Jehovah. 7 = completion. The all-seeing God (:9) 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) INTERPRETATION of the Vision (v 11-14)

“What are these two olive branches beside the two gold pipes that pour out golden oil?” (v11) 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

2 Olive Branches

The 2 Anointed Ones that stand before the Lord of the whole earth. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

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Fulfillment in near future: • Joshua (priestly) • Zerubbabel (kingly) 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) 2 Olive Branches

Actual Fulfillment (future): Represent the Two Witnesses in the Tribulation period (Revelation 11:3-13) 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4)

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Two Witnesses are the source of the oil/Holy Spirit. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) 2 Witnesses (Revelation 11:3-13)

First 3½ years of Tribulation, their ministry in Jerusalem is rejected. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) 2 Witnesses (Revelation 11:3-13)

Then in the middle of Tribulation, they are killed by the Antichrist. Their bodies lay unburied in the streets of Jerusalem. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) 2 Witnesses (Revelation 11:3-13)

After 3½ days they are resurrected from the dead by God & ascend into Heaven in the sight of everyone. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) 2 Witnesses (Revelation 11:3-13)

- Great Earthquake hits Jerusalem; - Destroys 1/10th of the city; - 7,000 residents are killed; - The rest gave glory to God. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) How are the 2 Witnesses the oil in this vision? The Resurrection of the 2 Witnesses leads to the salvation of the Jews of Jerusalem in the middle of the Tribulation. 8 VISIONS OF ZECHARIAH Vision #5: The Gold Lampstand & the 2 Olive Trees (Ch 4) How are the 2 Witnesses the oil in this vision? It begins a 3½ year process where the rest of Israel will be saved – during the last 3 days of the Tribulation.

“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit”, says the Lord Almighty.

Zechariah Chapter 4:6

NEXT WEEK Sunday 17 May 2020 Zechariah Chapter 5 The 6th & 7th Visions: Flying Scroll Woman in a Basket Let’s Pray