CLAIM: The Lord will judge all of Israel’s enemies and will establish Jesus as King over the earth. Jesus will rebuild the Jerusalem temple and govern the earth from it.
False.
This chapter first describes the heavenly activity (the horses) in the furtherance of the temple. Again, the olive trees are at work, and since God’s word does not return void, the word goes forth when the horses struggle to go into the world. This, if nothing else, demonstrates the need for the Spirit-inspired word. One word from the lips of God uttered, enabled these already powerful horses to continue their assignment. This is similar to Daniel’s visitation of Gabriel, where Daniel was told that the messenger was sent on the first day, and that the time of the fast he was warring through the opposition.
It is in the ministry of the continuance of the true prophetic word that the accomplishment of the vision is brought forthl. In it’s conclusion of these events, the the chapter describes the ministry of Jesus being both Priest and King. Joshua represents the ministry of Jesus, now enthroned in the heavens and seated with all authority (Matthew 28:18, Ephesians 1:19-20).