The Promise of a Coming King. Zechariah ch. 3 to ch 13.God promised to send a Branch—Jesus—who would be struck down for sin to bring peace.Because we have peace with God through Christ, we strive to live at peace with others and advance peace in the world around us to reflect the rule of our King.Zechariah encourages Judah’s repentance, receives eight visions from God in one night, and is told how to reward Joshua (Judah’s high priest)Zechariah asks for clarification about God’s law, predicts conquests in battle, and addresses the first and second comings of Christ. God will send a Branch who will take away iniquity Zech. 3:8-10; 6:12.God will send a King who will bring peace. Zech. 6:13; 9:9-10.God will send a Shepherd who will be struck down for the sheep Zech. 13:7-9.He promises to come to us and to be with us forever.