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"For a memorial in the temple of the LORD"

Text: Zechariah 6:14

A FINAL WORD ABOUT THE ELABORATE CROWN

There was a final word that had to be said concerning the elaborate crown for Joshua the son of Jehozadak.

“Now the elaborate crown shall be for a memorial in the temple of the LORD
for Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah, and Hen the son of Zephaniah.
Even those from afar shall come and build the temple of the LORD.
Then you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you.
And this shall come to pass if you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God.”
Zechariah 6:14-15

1. “The elaborate crown”

a) This was to be cast and then placed on the head of Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest.

b) This would be for a memorial in the temple of the LORD:

i) As a symbol of his role as the high priest.

ii) He would wield spiritual authority.

iii) The crown would have a special memorial role in the temple of the LORD.

2. “Helem, Tobijah, Jedaiah and Hen the son of Zephaniah

a) These would represent the latter batch of returnees from Babylon.

b) They were the ones who brought the silver and gold.

c) Their gift would be accepted by the Lord.

d) Their gift would be dedicated to the making of an elaborate crown for the high priest.

3. “Even those from afar shall come and build the temple of the LORD”

a) The temple project would need to have all the support it could get.

b) The following may be noted:

i) There were gifts from Cyrus.

ii) There were gifts from the earlier batches of returnees.

iii) There were gifts from latter batches of returnees.

c) All gifts were to be gratefully received!

4. “Then you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you”

a) The first reference is to the people whom the Lord had indeed sent!

i) Zerubbabel the governor

ii) Joshua the high priest

b) The future reference is to the Messiah, who would be Prophet, Priest and King.

5. “And this shall come to pass”

a) This is a reference to the successful building of the temple.

b) The project was still not completed and God had to send two prophets to encourage the people:

i) Haggai the prophet

ii) Zechariah the prophet

c) God’s word would come to pass

i) His power would be there.

ii) His zeal would see to its accomplishment.

6. “If you diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God”

a) This was a call to heed and obey the voice of the LORD.

b) Diligence must be given due attention when it comes to genuine obedience to the LORD.