The Builder of the Spiritual Temple
T. B. Baker. Zechariah 6:13 Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule on his throne… This passage relates to the dispensation of the Gospel, when it would be proved that Jesus Christ by His person and work did actually rebuild the spiritual temple, which fell into ruins by the disobedience of our first parents. I. THE BUILDING. 1. The ruinous state of the temple. 2. Whose temple it is. "The Lord's." 3. The builder of this temple is Christ. 4. The agent employed is the Holy Ghost. II. THE GLORY OF OUR SALVATION BELONGS UNTO THE LORD. In redeeming us from sin; in justifying our souls; and in preserving us for glory. III. THE NATURE OF HIS GOVERNMENT. He rules in heaven, having accomplished His work. He rules over the world generally. He rules over the Church collectively. And over each believer in particular. He rules in the Word, in the Gospel, and in every Christian duty. IV. HIS PRIESTLY OFFICE. He lives as a priest to make intercession. By appearing in the presence of God for us. By presenting His sacrifice and righteousness. By declaring His will of our final glory. V. THE NATURE OF THE COUNSEL THERE SPOKEN OF. Some explain it as between the Father and the Son; or between the altar and the throne; or between Christ and His Church; or between Jew and Gentile; or between the soul and God. (T. B. Baker.) Parallel Verses KJV: Even he shall build the temple of the LORD; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule upon his throne; and he shall be a priest upon his throne: and the counsel of peace shall be between them both. WEB: even he shall build the temple of Yahweh; and he shall bear the glory, and shall sit and rule on his throne; and he shall be a priest on his throne; and the counsel of peace shall be between them both.