Finally, it seemed that the lord had placed a specific book in my mind as the next subject of our study. Behold, a lampstand all of gold, with a bowl on the top of it, and seven lamps on it. Zechariahs gold lampstand images zechariahs eight visionsfor. So, for the last year and a few weeks, weve grown accustomed to turning our attention to the book of job. Out of testing, or refining, will come the true people of god see zechariah. What do the 7 lampstands represent in the book of revelation. The above verse is introduces us to a symbol the lord used in a vision given to the aged apostle john. Zechariahs vision of the candlestick and the olive trees the prophet zechariah received eight visions in one night in the fall of 520 b. And in the midst of the seven candlesticks one like unto the son of man. Also there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left. Apr 15, 20 have you ever read the old testament and not understood a thing. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands which you saw are the seven churches. New here, however, is the picture of a bowl above it and an olive tree on. Would you please explain the vision of the lampstand and two.
Script what do the seven lamp stands in the revelation represent that jesus stands amidst. Hence, the one lampstand has become seven and the seven lamps have become fortynine. The book of revelation is considered the last book in the new testament. As with the lampstand prepared for the tabernacle, it had seven lamps, but these lamps had seven pipes, which scholars understand in a distributive sense to mean a pipe to each lamp. These verses in zechariah are as cryptic as those encountered in the book of.
And there are seven places to hold oil, one on the top of each of the lamps. Zechariah mentions seven lamps, and revelation also speaks of seven lamps. Furthermore, surprisingly, for this is different from the lampstand in the tabernacle recorded in the book of exodus, he sees above the lampstand, above the seven branches, he sees a bowl. Relates to the things which are, that is, the then present state of the church, and contains the epistle of john to the seven churches, and his account of the appearance of the lord jesus, and his direction to the apostle to write what he beheld, ch. Would you please explain the vision of the lampstand and. These seven are the eyes of the lord, which range through the whole earth. They are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before god. Throughout the bible, but especially in the other apocalyptic book of the revelation, seven is used for gods perfection. Revelation 1 is the first chapter of the book of revelation or the apocalypse of john in the new testament of the christian bible. What are the seven candlesticks lampstands of revelation. The angel does not show the vision to the prophet, but makes him describe it, and. The two olive trees are symbolic of zerubbabel the governor of judah and joshua the high priest. This book is second only to isaiah in the breadth of the prophets writings about messiah. An angel shows zechariah a golden lampstand being fed oil from two olive trees.
It has been speculated that his grandfather iddo was the head of a priestly family who returned with zerubbabel, and that zechariah may himself have been a priest as well as a prophet. Furthermore, in revelation we are clearly told that the seven eyes are the seven lamps. Two olive trees dripped a neverending supply of oil into a bowl, and the bowl, like a fountain, dripped oil into the seven pipes. Obviously, that is what he is referring tospecifically zechariah 4. This is supported by zechariah s interest in the temple and the priesthood, and.
John was on the island of patmos because of his testaments about jesus. See appendix2, symbols used in the book of revelation that. Chapter four is gods word to zechariah for the leaders and the people in order to stir them up. The imagery and predictions in revelation are pretty wild so, scholars have a wide variety of theories on what they really mean, and when they will be fulfilled. Have you ever read the old testament and not understood a thing. Bibletrek2016 the golden lampstand in zechariah the church in. The relevance of zechariah in revelation bible wheel. The apostle john tells us that he saw the lampstands for the first time after he turned to see who was speaking to him.
When john turns to see the voice verse 12, he beholds one like the son of man verse standing amidst seven golden lampstands, later explicitly identified as the seven churches verse 20. Not much is known about zechariah s life other than what may be inferred from the book. There are eight visions seen by the prophet zechariah when he. The tabernacle had a sevenbranched lampstandthat is, a lampstand with seven lamps exodus 25. Zechariah sees a new lampstand reformed bible studies. Zechariah the prophet was commissioned during this restoration period to. John sees a glorious being who resembles his dear friend and master, jesus of nazareth, but this person is far beyond human. In exodus 25, the emphasis of the lampstand is on christ. Zechariah 47 new international version niv the gold lampstand and the two olive trees. It is as if jesus is saying, dont you read your bible. Old testament allusions and the apocalypse of john. And having turned, i saw seven golden lampstands, revelation 1. In revelation, the final, consummating book of the bible, the first vision seen by the apostle john is that of seven golden lampstands, symbolizing seven local churches.
What do the lampstands in the book of revelation mean. Christ himself interprets the vision, saying that the seven lampstands are the seven churches verse 20. Lewis johnson discusses zechariahs vision of the lampstands and its. This summary of the book of zechariah provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zechariah. Because they are seven, this can only be referring to that which was previously mentioned, the lamps on the lampstand. The golden lampstand represents the temple and templeworshiping community. In exodus and zechariah there are just seven lamps, but here in revelation there are fortynine lamps, for every lampstand has seven lamps. This indicates that christ as signified by the lampstand in exodus and the spirit of god as signified by the seven lamps of the lampstand in zechariah are for the reproduction of the local churches.
Since nearly everything in the book of revelation is based upon the old testament, most of the items mentioned in this book are not new. The seven eyes of the lord are his seven spirits allows them to prophesy what the lord sees and fight the good fight. In this message we must consider the seven lampstands in revelation 1. Oct 19, 2016 i turned around to see the voice that was speaking to me. Though the restoration was troubled and it was a day of meager beginnings, israel would one day rejoice in fullness vv. All images are also avaliable in digital download for projection or other media use. This person would have resembled a priest in israel ministering in the tabernacle or temple.
In the book of daniel god lets us see the gentile government control. Jesus later explains to john that the seven lampstands represent the seven churches. Zechariah the vision of the lampstands and the olive. In it, the resurrected jesus christ replaces the central pole, and the seven lampstands are arrayed around him, much like the seven lamps. I answered, i see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven. The golden lampstand in zechariah christian students. And as i prayed, a few different possibilities were in my mind. This website is a brief presentation concerning the local churches in the book of revelation based on the ministry of christian writers watchman nee and witness lee. Joshua the high priest and the coming branch zechariah 3. The book is traditionally attributed to john the apostle, but the precise identity of the author remains a point of academic debate. They are also referred to as seven lamps on the lampstand verse 2. Almost every chapter of zechariah is alluded to by john in the book of revelation. The book of revelation refers to lampstands seven times in six verses rev.
To christians, they speak in several passages of a messiah who suffers, an interpretation which had a major impact on christian writers of the new testament. Paul opens up the the mysterious significance of the golden lampstand in. I believed that john was inspired to write the book of revelation with reference from the book of zechariah and the book of daniel. And when i turned i saw seven golden lampstands, and among the lampstands was someone like a son of man, dressed in a robe reaching down to his feet and with a golden sash around his chest. Zechariah the vision of the lampstands and the olive tree slj. It is built upon the foundational rock, jesus christ matthew 16. The mystery of the seven stars that you saw in my right hand and of the seven golden lampstands is this. Zechariahs special golden menorah and two olive trees. Dec 14, 2018 the book of revelation is considered the last book in the new testament. But unfortunately we came to the end of that book and now we need to move on to something else and as i prayed, a few different possibilities were in my mind. Zechariah 4 new life version nlv zechariah sees a lampstand. The seven eyes of god verse 10 are seven angelic beings which are also mentioned in revelation 5. The lampstand also has seven lamps at the top with seven spouts for each of the. Zechariah the vision of the lampstands and the olive tree zechariah 4.
The seven lampstands represent seven churches revelation 1. The first time we see the word lampstand in the bible is in exodus 25. This indicates that the seven eyes upon the stone in zechariah 3 are the seven lamps on the lampstand. Dec 08, 2017 johns about to transition to the vision of jesus walking among the seven churches when he writes in 1. Finally, it seemed that the lord had placed a specific book in my mind as the next. But in revelation, the book of consummation, there are seven lampstands signifying seven local churches rev. The symbolism of the two olive trees and two lampstands is encountered in a slightly different arrangement in the book of zechariah. Not by might nor by power, but by my spirit zechariah 4. But in revelation, the book of consummation, there are seven lampstands signifying seven local. The description of the golden lampstanda candelabrum with seven pipes and lampsevokes, as it would have for the people of zechariahs day, the image of the sevenbranched menorah of the temple. Zechariah 4 nlv zechariah sees a lampstand bible gateway.
Zechariah sees a lampstand then the angel who was speaking with me returned and woke me up like a man would be made to wake up from his sleep. Jun 19, 2014 zechariahs gold lampstand images zechariahs eight. Zechariahs early visionssuch as the apocalyptic four chariots and their colored. The previous verse had mentioned seven congregations located in asia. I answered, i see a solid gold lampstand with a bowl at the top and seven lamps on it, with seven channels to the lamps.
What is the significance of the lampstand in the bible. See appendix2, symbols used in the book of revelation that the book itself interprets, at the end of these notes. The hebrew word menorah is the word used in both cases for lampstand. What are the meanings of the various visions in the book. The book of zechariah and the book revelation seems to be amazingly connected and also with the book of daniel. Zechariah 4 niv bible then the angel who talked with me.
He is told, the seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands. Nevertheless, all the items found in revelation have a new significance. Its interesting to note just how precise god is in explaining how he. Bibletrek2016 the golden lampstand in zechariah the. To interpret for you the two are the two faithful ones as in lampstands out of the two olive trees engaged in battle against the powers and principalities of the air. On their arrival, joshua would naturally have taken a leading part in the laying of the foundation of the temple in 535 b. On the lords day, john was in the spirit when he heard a loud voice behind him. It has been observed that there is a difference in the two visions. His name, common to more than 29 old testament men, means the lord remembers. Both in exodus and zechariah the lampstand is uniquely one. Here it is describing the spirit as empowering zerubbabel zechariah 4. Zechariah 4 commentary peter petts commentary on the bible.
Whowhat are the two olive trees and the lampstand of. Seven trumpets of the book of revelation 7 angels given 7 trumpets braut christi. The later chapters of the book of zechariah are thought by many modern scholars to come from a different, probably later, writer. The imagery of seven golden lampstands refers to the sevenbranched lampstand in the jerusalem temple exodus 25. Now they are united so that the branches are connected with the central branch. Though the restoration was troubled and it was a day of meager beginnings, israel.
He saw a solid gold lampstand with seven pipes and seven lamps. David guzik commentary on zechariah 4 describes the vision the prophet has of. Then i turned to see the voice that was speaking with me. These are the two olive trees and the two lampstands that stand before the lord of the earth. The lampstand as a whole was to be fashioned as a tree with the base and center shaft representing the trunk and with three branches on each side. However, in this vision, the olive trees are not to be foundthey appear separately in revelation 11. Lewis johnson discusses zechariahs vision of the lampstands and its symbolism of the blessing conveyed to the nations through israels acceptance of the messiah. It shall be made of one piece, including its base and shaft, its cups, and its buds and petals. Most of what this book reveals can be traced back to the old testament. Zechariah 4 despite its importance as the first structure wherein god made his presence manifest among the people of israel, the tabernacle was only a temporary dwelling that king solomon later replaced with the temple 2 chron. Hence, the seven eyes are the seven spirits of god, and the seven lamps are also. The lampstand is the 7 branched kind used in the tabernacle, with the addition of a bowl on the top of it in order to maintain an abundant supply of oil and spouts to carry the oil to keep the 7 lamps burning. The seven lamp stand represent the seven churches that christ heads. The lampstands are the symbols of the local churches.
Those who withstand the fire will be purified see numbers 31. There we see one lampstand and the two olive trees. Sep 23, 2015 script what do the seven lamp stands in the revelation represent that jesus stands amidst. Zechariah s prophetic ministry took place in the postexilic period, the time of the jewish restoration from babylonian captivity. The prophet zechariah saw in vision an unusual golden lampstand. Zechariah the vision of the lampstands and the olive tree. Joshua the high priest and the coming branch zechariah 3 july 1819 zechariah s fourth vision of the night concerns the high priest of his day, joshua or jeshua, yet as a type of the entire nation, as we will see. Jan 02, 2020 jesus spoke to john in the vision and explained what the seven candlesticks were. The tabernacle had a sevenbranched lampstand that is, a lampstand with seven lamps exodus 25. Behold, a lampstand all of gold, with a bowl on the top of it, and seven lamps on it, with seven lips on each of the lamps that are on the top of it v. The lampstand was first mentioned earlier in relation to the tabernacle seen in exodus 25 and again at the end of the bible, in regard to the seven lampstands recorded in revelation 1.
It is filled with metaphors and mysteries related to future events. The book of revelation itself identifies the seven spirits as equivalent to the lambs seven eyes, which are. The gold lampstand and the two olive trees then the angel who talked with me returned and woke me up, like someone awakened from sleep. Witness lee teaches about the local churches in revelation. The universal tradition of both jews and christians endorses the prophet zechariah as author.
The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches revelation 1. It is true that the seven lampstands in revelation represent gods witnesses as the olive trees do here but they have in the midst of them the glorious son of man as the lampstand is in the midst here. And i said, i see a gold lampstand with a cup at the top and seven lamps on it. The lampstands with their lamps in revelation are the reproduction of christ and the spirit. The voice said, write on a scroll what you are about to see and send it to the seven churches. John sees jesus in a vision the seven golden lampstands. The seven stars are the angels of the seven churches, and the seven lampstands are the seven churches. Zechariah 4, one lampstand menorah and two olive trees. Johns about to transition to the vision of jesus walking among the seven churches when he writes in 1. Now this is all of gold and zechariah sees it all of gold. But unfortunately we came to the end of that book and now we need to move on to something else. But what we often miss is the obvious connection to the book of zechariah. Paul opens up the the mysterious significance of the golden lampstand in zechariah. In johns vision, he saw seven golden lampstands and says that among the lampstands was someone like a son of man.
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