Why would God crown a priest as king? In this powerful message, Pastor Randy Spacht unpacks one of the most revolutionary prophecies in the Old Testament—a vision in Zechariah 6 where a high priest is crowned as king, something that was strictly forbidden in Israel.

Since the fall, God designed three distinct roles to bridge the gap between Him and humanity: Prophets carried God's word to the people, Priests presented the people to God through sacrifice, and Kings ruled according to God's will. These roles were never meant to overlap.

But in Zechariah 6, God does something unprecedented: He crowns Joshua the high priest as king and calls him "the Branch"—a messianic title pointing directly to Jesus Christ.

This wasn't really about Joshua. This was an object lesson—a living prophecy of the coming Messiah who would perfectly combine all three roles:
- PROPHET: Bringing God's word to us
- PRIEST: Removing our sin and presenting us to God
- KING: Ruling over our lives with perfect wisdom

In this episode, you'll discover:
- The great chasm between God and man caused by the fall
- How prophets, priests, and kings each played a unique role in God's plan
- Why combining these roles was strictly forbidden (and what happened when kings tried)
- The historical context of the Maccabees and priestly kings - How Jesus fulfills all three roles perfectly
- Why Jesus being Prophet, Priest, and King means He's all you need

The question isn't "What do you need?" The question is "Where do you need Jesus in your life?"

Scripture References: Zechariah 6:9-15, Isaiah 11:1, Hebrews 1:1-2, Hebrews 4:14-16, John 18:33-37
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