This prophecy is the first of eight visions successively given to Zechariah (The Lord Remembers) at the same time. These eight visions are followed by the very significant symbolic crowning of the high priest Joshua, the son of Josedech. The visions represent Gods Program during the times of the Gentiles. Whereas Daniel describes what the Gentile nations will do over the period of human history up to the beginning of the Messianic Kingdom, this book describes what God will do during the Times of the Gentiles. Attesting to the validity of the interpretation of the visions is the unity between conservative commentators regarding most of the images, both Christian and Jewish. The text tells us that God’s Word is applied directly to the prophet’s mental and spiritual receivers rather than to his ears, is called דְבַר־יְהוָ֗ה— devhar Yehovah or the word of Jehovah. This is because the pictures seen in the spirit, together with their interpretation were impressed upon Zechariah’s will in a conscience manner. This was not a sleepy dream or even a nightmare. It was a direct communication from God. Since God is spirit and He lives outside of time and space He must communicate directly with the conscious spirit of His servants the prophets. They in turn are directed to provide that communication to the world hence the production of this book and the other prophetic biblical writings as well. Consider how He provides instruction through His prophet Amos. The camera failed in the very last segment of this message but, the audio remained strong.
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