Let’s get a grip the characters in this vision:

• “He” =

• “Joshua the high priest” = In this vision he represents the sinful people of God.
• “The Angel of the Lord” = often understood be the pre-incarnate manifestation of

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, or at least a messenger or representative of him.
• “Satan” = the chief of the evil spirits.

1. In the face of accusations,

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Satan fails to make his case against you stick because God has chosen you (Titus 3:3-5).

2. God

your sin and

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Removing filthy clothes = removing sin and its consequences from Joshua.

Forgiveness is coupled with

that enables us to be free from bondage to the same old sins in our lives.

He’ll do this for you if you come to him or return to him (Zechariah 1:3).

3. Once sin is cleansed, God gives you some

.

• You are given the assurance of

God’s family and mission (6-7).

• You are given the assurance of God’s

(8-9).

The “Servant Branch” =

.

Seven Eyes on one stone =

.

The Stone =

(Zech. 2:8).

• You are given the assurance of an

(10; Rev. 21:1-6).
Once Satan and sin are dealt with, we will finally experience the Garden of Eden restored—a sin-free, peace-filled fellowship with God.

Our key word for Zechariah:

Do you need to return to God?