Joshua the high priest Joshua the high priest (Zechariah chapter 3)(Zechariah chapter 3)

GergesGerges– Caleb: a spy with a different spiritCaleb: a spy with a different spirit

HaniHani– Asaph the PsalmistAsaph the Psalmist

Mina D.Mina D.– ZeZeIttai: The Faithful Enemy (2Sam 15:21)Ittai: The Faithful Enemy (2Sam 15:21)

Peter A.Peter A.– Jaboz: Son of Sadness (2Ch 4:9)Jaboz: Son of Sadness (2Ch 4:9)

Rafik A.Rafik A.– Jaazaniah: A Man of Obedience (Jer 35)Jaazaniah: A Man of Obedience (Jer 35)

Nabil S.Nabil S.– Joshua the high priest (Zech 3)Joshua the high priest (Zech 3)

Zechariah chapter 3 Zechariah chapter 3

Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. right hand to oppose him. 22 And the LORD said to Satan, And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD who has “The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! IsIs this not a brand this not a brand plucked from the fire?”plucked from the fire?”33 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was standing before the Angel. standing before the Angel. 44 Then He answered and spoke to those who stood Then He answered and spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy garments before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy garments from him.” And to him He said, “See, I have removed from him.” And to him He said, “See, I have removed your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with rich your iniquity from you, and I will clothe you with rich robes.” robes.” 55 And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” And I said, “Let them put a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean turban on his head, and they put the So they put a clean turban on his head, and they put the clothes on him. And the Angel of the LORD stood by.clothes on him. And the Angel of the LORD stood by.

Zechariah chapter 3 Zechariah chapter 3

66 Then the Angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying, Then the Angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying, 77

“Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘ If you will walk in My ways, And “Thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘ If you will walk in My ways, And

if you will keep My command,  Then you shall also judge My if you will keep My command,  Then you shall also judge My

house, And likewise have charge of My courts; I will give you house, And likewise have charge of My courts; I will give you

places to walk Among these who stand here. places to walk Among these who stand here.

              88 ‘ Hear, O Joshua, the high priest, ‘ Hear, O Joshua, the high priest,

      You and your companions who sit before you,       You and your companions who sit before you,

      For they are a wondrous sign;       For they are a wondrous sign;

      For behold, I am bringing forth My Servant the BRANCH.       For behold, I am bringing forth My Servant the BRANCH.

              99 For behold, the stone That I have laid before Joshua: For behold, the stone That I have laid before Joshua:

      Upon the stone       Upon the stone areare seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave its seven eyes. Behold, I will engrave its

inscription,’ inscription,’

            

Zechariah chapter 3 Zechariah chapter 3

Zechariah chapter 3 continues the vision started in Zechariah chapter 3 continues the vision started in

Chapter one verse 18.  This is the fourth vision in the Chapter one verse 18.  This is the fourth vision in the

series; here scripture shows the High Priest named series; here scripture shows the High Priest named

JoshuaJoshua , who was involved with , who was involved with ZerubbabelZerubbabel, the governor, , the governor,

in laying the foundation for the second Temple. in laying the foundation for the second Temple.

            

The eldersThe elders

Who is Joshua the High PriestWho is Joshua the High Priest- First person chosen to be the High Priest for the - First person chosen to be the High Priest for the reconstruction of the Jewish Temple after the return of the reconstruction of the Jewish Temple after the return of the Jews from the Babylonian CaptivityJews from the Babylonian Captivity- Joshua son of Josedech served as High Priest 515-490 BC- Joshua son of Josedech served as High Priest 515-490 BC- The biblical text credits Joshua among the leaders that - The biblical text credits Joshua among the leaders that inspired a momentum towards the reconstruction of inspired a momentum towards the reconstruction of the temple. (Ezra 5:2)the temple. (Ezra 5:2)

List of High PriestsList of High Priests From the Exodus to the Babylonian ExileFrom the Exodus to the Babylonian Exile Aaron, during the , during the Exodus from Egypt from Egypt Eleazar, son of Aaron, son of Aaron Phinehas, son of Eleazar, son of Eleazar Abishua, son of Phineas, son of Phineas Shesha, a son of Abishua and father to Bukki according to the Shesha, a son of Abishua and father to Bukki according to the

Samaritans.. Bukki, son of Abishua-ancestor of Bukki, son of Abishua-ancestor of Ezra Uzzi, son of , son of Eli, descendant of , descendant of Itamar, son of Aaron , son of Aaron [1]

Ahitub, son of Phinehas and grandson of Eli, son of Phinehas and grandson of Eli Ahijah, son of AhitubAhijah, son of Ahitub Ahimelech, son of Ahitub, High Priest during the reign of King Saul; Ahimelech, son of Ahitub, High Priest during the reign of King Saul;

killed at Nob by Doeg; part of the curse on the House of Eli - that killed at Nob by Doeg; part of the curse on the House of Eli - that none of Eli's male descendants would live to old age - was fulfilled none of Eli's male descendants would live to old age - was fulfilled with the death of Ahimelech.with the death of Ahimelech.

Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, High Priest Abiathar, son of Ahimelech, High Priest

List of High PriestsList of High Priests

During and after Babylonian Exile  During and after Babylonian Exile   Seraiah  (586 B.C.)Seraiah  (586 B.C.)

– Taken captive to Babylon (2 Kings 25:18) 586 B.C.Taken captive to Babylon (2 Kings 25:18) 586 B.C. Josedech (Jehozadek) Josedech (Jehozadek)

– Did not serve as High Priest in BabylonDid not serve as High Priest in Babylon Joshua  (520 B.C.)Joshua  (520 B.C.)

– First High Priest after Babylon  Haggai 1:1,12 First High Priest after Babylon  Haggai 1:1,12 JoiakimJoiakim

– High-Priest by implication, not specifically called High PriestHigh-Priest by implication, not specifically called High Priest Eliashib  (444 B.C.)Eliashib  (444 B.C.)

– Grandson of Joshua, High Priest during the time of Grandson of Joshua, High Priest during the time of Nehemiah. (Neh. 3:1)Nehemiah. (Neh. 3:1)

Interesting FactsInteresting Facts Joshua: Joshua: (Also spelled Jeshua) the name means, “Jehovah is (Also spelled Jeshua) the name means, “Jehovah is

salvation”, [w the more famous Joshua is the successor of Moses, salvation”, [w the more famous Joshua is the successor of Moses, Joshua son of Nun (Numbers 11:28). Joshua son of Nun (Numbers 11:28). 

This Joshua is the son of Josedech, of the priestly line; his father did This Joshua is the son of Josedech, of the priestly line; his father did not serve as High Priest since his grandfather the High Priest not serve as High Priest since his grandfather the High Priest SeraiahSeraiah was taken captive into Babylon in 586 B.C.  Joshua son of was taken captive into Babylon in 586 B.C.  Joshua son of Josedech returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon. He along with Josedech returned with Zerubbabel from Babylon. He along with Zerubbabel began the construction of the 2Zerubbabel began the construction of the 2ndnd Temple (Ezra 5:2). Temple (Ezra 5:2).

Time of the vision is unknown.Time of the vision is unknown.Joshua never spoke in the bibleJoshua never spoke in the bible

In 1825, the traditional tomb of Joshua was reported to have been In 1825, the traditional tomb of Joshua was reported to have been found at "one hour's distance from Baghdadfound at "one hour's distance from Baghdad

imagesimages

Types of imagesTypes of images1. External:1. External:

album, face book, memoryalbum, face book, memory2. Internal2. Internal

not seen, opposite,not seen, opposite,3. Spiritual3. Spiritual

Judgment dayJudgment day

Then he showed me Joshua the high priest Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the Angel of the LORD, standing before the Angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to and Satan standing at his right hand to oppose him. oppose him.

Judgment day:Judgment day:

Scary, embarrassing, JusticeScary, embarrassing, Justice

Are You Ready?????????????????????Are You Ready?????????????????????

You are ChosenYou are Chosen

22 And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD And the LORD said to Satan, “The LORD rebuke you, Satan! The LORD who has rebuke you, Satan! The LORD who has chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! chosen Jerusalem rebuke you! IsIs this not a this not a brand plucked from the fire?”brand plucked from the fire?”

Do you consider yourself a brand Plucked Do you consider yourself a brand Plucked from the fire?from the fire?

John Wesley (quote)John Wesley (quote)

JerusalemJerusalem

Joshua returned to Jerusalem to restore the order of Joshua returned to Jerusalem to restore the order of priesthood which has stopped for over 70 years.priesthood which has stopped for over 70 years.

He returned to the service to a desolate city full of dust.He returned to the service to a desolate city full of dust. People were in the worst conditions spiritually/physicallyPeople were in the worst conditions spiritually/physically Joshua returned and he put on the beautiful Priesthood Joshua returned and he put on the beautiful Priesthood

attire. However, that is not what we see in the vision.attire. However, that is not what we see in the vision.

Man’s visionMan’s vision

33 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and was

standing before the Angel. standing before the Angel. 44 Then He answered and spoke to Then He answered and spoke to

those who stood before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy those who stood before Him, saying, “Take away the filthy

garments from him.” garments from him.”

Our material Vision is MyopicOur material Vision is Myopic

Ex: the moon, water dropsEx: the moon, water drops

““Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature, Do not look at his appearance or at his physical stature,

because I have refused him. For because I have refused him. For the LORD doesthe LORD does not not seesee as man as man

sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD

looks at the heart.” looks at the heart.”

Compulsion vs. WillinglyCompulsion vs. Willingly

Man is very proud of his outward appearance: Fancy cloth, Man is very proud of his outward appearance: Fancy cloth, jewelry, but he is naked in the eyes of God.jewelry, but he is naked in the eyes of God.

In Revelation: to the angel of the church of the Laodicea'sIn Revelation: to the angel of the church of the Laodicea's writewrite– 1717 Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of

nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and nakednaked

Story of the monks worshiping.Story of the monks worshiping.