Zechariah 3 · Grade 4
The Angel Says, I Will Clothe You
Read and Think
In Zechariah's fourth vision he sees Joshua the high priest standing before Yahweh's angel, and Satan standing at his right hand to be his adversary. Yahweh says to Satan, Yahweh rebuke you, Satan! Isn't this a burning stick plucked out of the fire?
Joshua was clothed with filthy garments. The angel commands, take the filthy garments off him. Then he says to Joshua, behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with rich clothing. Zechariah asks that a clean turban be set on his head, and it is done.
The angel tells Joshua that if he will walk in God's ways, he will have a place among those standing there. God adds that he will bring out his servant, the Branch, and remove the iniquity of that land in one day. In that day you will invite every man his neighbor under the vine and under the fig tree.
Show What You Know
Who stood at Joshua's right hand?
What did the angel say had passed from Joshua?
What did Zechariah ask to be set on Joshua's head?
Who will God bring out, according to verse 8?
Word Bank Fill-In
Use the word bank to fill in each blank.
- was clothed with filthy garments.
- The angel commands, take the filthy off him.
- Zechariah asks that a turban be set on his head, and it is done.
- adds that he will bring out his servant, the Branch, and remove the iniquity of that land in one day.
- In that day you will invite every man his neighbor under the and under the fig tree.
Think About It
Joshua could not clean himself; God gave him clean clothes. How does this picture help you understand God's forgiveness?
The chapter ends with neighbors sitting together in peace. How can you make peace with a neighbor or friend?
Memory Verse
“He answered and spoke to those who stood before him, saying, “Take the filthy garments off him.” To him he said, “Behold, I have caused your iniquity to pass from you, and I will clothe you with rich clothing.””
Zechariah 3:4 (WEB)
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Prayer
Dear God, thank You for forgiving my sin. Help me . Amen.
Take It Home
For families: talk about these together.
- How does it feel to know God stands up for his people?
- How can you help someone who feels they cannot be forgiven?
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