Joe: Alright, so what's the story in Zechariah 3?

Bible Expert: Well, this chapter begins with a vision that Zechariah has of the angel of the Lord standing next to a man named Joshua. Joshua is wearing filthy clothes, but the angel tells him that he will be given clean ones. The angel then removes Joshua's sin and condemnation.

Joe: Wow, that's like a full on makeover!

Bible Expert: Yes, exactly! Then the angel explains to Joshua that he will serve as a witness of God's faithfulness and as an example of his justice.

Joe: What else happens?

Bible Expert: Well, then Zechariah has a vision of the Lord's throne surrounded by four angels. The Lord promises to save Jerusalem and to restore the Temple, and he calls on the people to repent and return to him.

Joe: That's pretty wild!

Bible Expert: Yes, it is. The chapter ends with the Lord warning that those who do not repent will be punished and those who do will receive his blessings.

Joe: So the message here is to turn back to God?

Bible Expert: Yes, that's exactly right.