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The Two Olive Trees of Zechariah

Posted: February 21, 2026

“Then the angel who was speaking with me returned and roused me, as a man who is awakened from his sleep. He said to me, “What do you see?” And I said, “I see, and behold, a lampstand all of gold with its bowl on the top of it, and its seven lamps on it with seven spouts belonging to each of the lamps which are on the top of it; also two olive trees by it, one on the right side of the bowl and the other on its left side.”” Zechariah‬ ‭4‬:‭1‬-‭3‬ ‭NASB1995‬‬

“Then I said to him, “What are these two olive trees on the right of the lampstand and on its left?” And I answered the second time and said to him, “What are the two olive branches which are beside the two golden pipes, which empty the golden oil from themselves?” So he answered me, saying, “Do you not know what these are?” And I said, “No, my Lord.” Then he said, “These are the two anointed ones who are standing by the Lord of the whole earth.”” ‭‭Zechariah‬ ‭4‬:‭11‬-‭14‬ ‭NASB1995‬

Who are They?

The two olive trees are: God’s Anointed The High Priest (Lev. 8:1-12, Hebrews 4:1-5:10) AND 2. God’s Anointed King (1 Samuel 16:11-13, Isaiah 11:10, John 12:13-15, 1 Tim. 6:13-15, Revelation 17:14.

In the context & co-text of Zechariah, these are Joshua the High Priest (Zechariah 3) and Zerubbabel the Governor (Zechariah 4:6 *of the tribe of Judah & descendant of king David*).

Both selected by God (anointed ones) and both representing the two offices of rulership & priesthood that will be joined together in one Person, the Messiah that is both King and High Priest at His return from Heaven’s throne to Jerusalem at the end of the age – Christ Jesus the Lord, to establish God’s Kingdom on Earth. The oil is the Holy Spirit given by Christ Jesus, which is the oil for the lamp to light the household of God (see Jesus’ parable of the Ten Virgins in Matthew 25).

“Take silver and gold, make an ornate crown and set it on the head of Joshua the son of Jehozadak (“God the Righteous”), the high priest. Then say to him, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, “Behold, a man whose name is Branch (Netzer in Hebrew – “the Nazarene” see Isaiah 11, Isaiah 4:2, Jeremiah 23:5, Matthew 2:23) , for He will branch out from where He is; and He will build the temple of the Lord. Yes, it is He who will build the temple of the Lord, and He who will bear the honor and sit and rule on His throne. Thus, He will be a priest on His throne, and the counsel of peace will be between the two offices.” ’ Zechariah‬ ‭6‬:‭11‬-‭13‬ ‭NASB1995

They are One

Two offices joined together properly by God’s Authority for the first time when Christ Jesus the Lord returns from God’s right hand in Heaven (where He is serving as High Priest), to Jerusalem and establishes God’s Kingdom on Earth as both High Priest (in the order of Melchizedek) AND King (in the order of David) to reign forever.

The Branch

by Dane Gay

Updated: May 10, 2026

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“There shall come forth a Rod from the stem of Jesse, And a Branch shall grow out of his roots. The Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon Him, The Spirit of wisdom and understanding, The Spirit of counsel and might, The Spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord.” Isaiah‬ ‭11‬:‭1‬-‭2‬ ‭NKJV‬

“Then speak to him, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts, saying: “Behold, the Man whose name is the BRANCH! From His place He shall branch out, And He shall build the temple of the Lord; Yes, He shall build the temple of the Lord. He shall bear the glory, And shall sit and rule on His throne; So He shall be a priest on His throne, And the counsel of peace shall be between them both.” ’” Zechariah‬ ‭6‬:‭12‬-‭13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“‘Hear, O Joshua, the high priest, You and your companions who sit before you, For they are a wondrous sign; For behold, I am bringing forth My Servant the BRANCH.” Zechariah‬ ‭3‬:‭8‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

“‘In those days and at that time I will cause to grow up to David A Branch of righteousness; He shall execute judgment and righteousness in the earth.”
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭33‬:‭15‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

The word for branch here in the Hebrew is Netzer. Which God uses as a play on words for the place where His only begotten Son, Jesus the Messiah, would grow up, Nazareth. He would be called the Nazarene.

Powerful testimony

by Dane Gay

Updated: May 10, 2026

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Please watch. Heavenly Father, thank you for this much need message. I pray everyone that take the time to watch this, including myself, would receive and understand what you are telling us. In Jesus name I pray this.

The Two are Not the Same

by Dane Gay

Posted: October 2, 2025

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The Book of Ruth makes it clear that national Israel is not the church and vice versa. They are two separate entities that are both in relationship to the Israelite Kinsman Redeemer. Through His faithfulness, the Moabitess Ruth (representing the mostly gentile church) is brought into the Redeemer’s household through marriage. Through that marriage the Kinsman Redeemer restores the Israelitess Naomi (representing national Israel that is currently in unbelief as Paul said) to her birthright inheritance in the covenants of God. Both of them are brought into the Redeemer’s household (kingdom of God) but they are not the same, and one does not replace the other.

The Seventieth Week of Daniel

The 70th week of Daniel has not been fulfilled yet. The Scriptures DO designate it as divided into 2 parts of 3 1/2 years each, but not the “tribulation period of God’s wrath” as taught.

The first half is the Great Tribulation (mega thlipson in Greek) as Jesus teaches, and is for the faithful Bride to make herself ready for the Bridegroom to come for her to take her for the Marriage Supper. The unfaithful that calls herself the Bride will not be ready & will be left behind. Contrast the two brides in the Song of Solomon, and Jesus’ Parable of the Wise & Foolish Virgins.

The second half is the “Time of Jacob’s trouble” and God’s wrath on the Gentile nations (orge in Greek) as Scripture teaches. While the nations are suffering God’s wrath, currently unbelieving national Israel will be purified in order to meet their Messiah King and be restored to all the promises in the covenants, including the New Covenant for the “Day of Jubilee / Restoration” in their land serving the LORD as Jesus reigns from Jerusalem over the whole earth, with His bride reigning with Him.

The Transition from the first half of the 70th Week to the second half before the LORD Returns

The centerpieces that signify the transition from the first half to the second half of Daniel’s 70th week are:

1. The “prince who is to come” (Antichrist – the Man of Lawlessness a.k.a. The first beast) that has confirmed a covenant with the many for one week (of years – the 70th week of Daniel) will break that covenant in the middle of the week – 3 1/2 years, and stop all sacrifice in the rebuilt temple in Jerusalem.

He will then enter the temple and make an abominable sacrifice, take a seat and declare himself to be God and above all other so-called gods. Daniel the Prophet, Paul the Apostle, and the Lord Jesus call this the Abomination that causes Desolation.

Then he sets up “images” of himself for everyone to worship or be put to death, while the False Prophet becomes the head of all the world’s religions & consolidates them, demanding all to worship the Antichrist & the Dragon that he represents and to take his mark, while performing lying signs & wonders and specifically targeting for death all Jews, Israelis, the faithful Church, and anyone else that refuses to bow the knee to Antichrist and take his mark.

2. Shortly after the Antichrist does this, at the height of his persecution, the Lord Jesus gathers His bride – the faithful Church at the Resurrection & rapture, before the Wrath of the Lamb (7 shofarim) and the Wrath of God (7 bowls) are poured out on the Gentile nations & unbelieving Israel. During that time, 2/3 of unbelieving national Israel will perish (see Zechariah).

A remnant of national Israel is spared and will see the Lord Jesus when the heavens are torn open and everyone sees Him preparing to come take His kingdom on earth. They are the ones whom Jesus said will cry out “blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD” and who mourns as they “look upon the Messiah whom they (as a nation) pierced.” They are the ones who will serve the Lord in the land of Israel & in Jerusalem when He establishes His kingdom on David’s throne over the whole earth from Jerusalem. They are not the Church, they are national Israel.

The faithful Church is the Bride of Christ Jesus and will reign with Him from Jerusalem over the nations, alongside restored national Israel.

Start at the Beginning & Set the Proper Foundation

by Dane Gay

Posted: September 29, 2025

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How often have we been taught and then passed on to others, that “new believers” in Jesus Christ need to read the Gospel of John (or one of the other gospels) first?

No. In order for a “new believer” to become a proper disciple of Jesus Christ, we should be encouraging & emphasizing for them to start AT THE BEGINNING, with Genesis, then on through Ruth.

Once they read Genesis and understand the foundational fundamentals about God, His eternal existence, His creation, mankind, sin & its far-reaching consequences; and God’s merciful, loving, patient interaction with the angels & mankind FROM the beginning… and the history of Israel leading up to the beautiful story of a fulfillment of God’s Law of the Kinsman Redeemer in Ruth, THEN the gospels make proper sense!