The work of Christ as man's intercessor is presented in that beautiful prophecy of Zechariah concerning Him “whose name is the Branch.” Says the prophet: CIHS 93
And speak unto Him, saying, Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, saying,
Behold the Man whose name is The BRANCH;
and He shall grow up out of His place,
and He shall build the temple of the LORD:
Even He shall build the temple of the LORD;
and He shall bear the glory,
and shall sit and rule upon His throne;
and He shall be a Priest upon His throne:
and the counsel of peace shall be between Them both. Zechariah 6:12,13
Isaiah's rapt portrayals of the Messiah's glory were his study by day and by night,—the Branch from the root of Jesse; a King to reign in righteousness, judging “with equity for the meek of the earth;” “a covert from the tempest; ... the shadow of a great rock in a weary land;” Israel no longer to be termed “Forsaken,” nor her land “Desolate,” but to be called of the Lord, “My Delight,” and her land “Beulah.” DA 103
