Chapter Summary

Visions of Zechariah. Joshua and Satan before the angel of the Lord. Jehovah's servant. The Branch.

Discussion Questions for Zechariah, Chapter 3

1. What is significance about Joshua changing His clothes? What does this suggest about God's character and plan for His people?
2. Read Isaiah 61:10. How is this similar to verse 3-4? What theme is being developed? How does this reflect God's redemptive plan for His people?
3. What is Joshua told to do in verse 7? What is significant about the placement of this command? Why is this relevant?
4. How can we apply the angel's command to Joshua in our own life? What are some examples?
5. Who is the Branch in verse 8? Where else has the metaphor of a branch been used? How does this help us better understand the harmony of God's redemptive purposes?
6. What might the stone signify? Why is this significant?
7. Verse 10 mentions sitting under a vine and fig tree. How is this similar to the Garden of Eden? What does this teach us about God's goal for creation?
8. How does Satan's accusation against Joshua set a framework for the latter verses? How does this lead us to rejoice in the atoning work of Jesus?
9. How does Joshua's status as High Priest as well as the responsibilities he is given help us understand Jesus' role as our Great High Priest?
10. Why is it significant the God provides the new garments of Joshua? How do we see this in Christ? How does this inform our affection and devotion toward God?

Key Words/Phrase

Garments, v. 3.

Characters

God, Christ, Joshua, Satan, Zechariah.

Strong Verse(s)

4, 7.