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The language of the symbol, as used in the scripture, is not necessarily the physical, the literal condition which will be seen in the kingdom of heaven. What Zechariah related does not have to exist in the form which he beheld, but it does convey a message that there is a source and a systematic order in heaven.
In his vision Zechariah saw two olive trees. Immediately we are alerted to think of the holy anointing oil which is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. The tabernacle, its furniture and priesthood were all anointed with this very special mixture of spices and olive oil. Ex. 30:23-38 It places great emphasis on the importance of the anointing of the Spirit in every avenue of the work of the Lord, more so today than ever before. The fact that he saw two is in keeping with the requirement of the Lord for there are to be two or three witnesses to verify any situation. Mt. 18:16 It is not strange that we may follow through the scriptures the preparation of two witnesses who will testify in Jerusalem during the great tribulation period. These are the two olive trees and the two candlesticks who are in the immediate presence of the Lord. Rev. 11:3-8.
The Lord Jesus came to fulfill the law and the prophets. Mt. 5:17 In Him is found the perfect example of the fulfillment of the righteousness of God without the law. Rom 3:21 He fully met the demands of the law and the prophets in being baptized of John and subsequently the Holy Spirit. Mt. 3:15 The law and the prophets proclaimed His coming as the Messiah, His life span and ministry and the future coming in the end of the age. We well know that Moses was the one who received the law and presented it to the people of the Lord. Another visit of Elijah has been promise before the second coming of the Lord Jesus. Mal. 4:5 These two men are seen in the Word as men who had a special ministry before the Lord. Frequently in the life of the Lord Jesus there are two who are seen with Him or appear on the scene as witnesses to the high points of His life. Thus the two sons of oil, the two olive trees, the two witnesses are Moses and Elijah. We have also noted that they are two of the four living creatures. Will they appear in heaven in all of these forms, of course not. However we see the different phases of their ministry represented by the various word pictures painted of them. It is like a pastor who may wear many hats but is still the one individual. While being a pastor and chairman of the organization, I have also been the janitor. One person may hold many offices. So with these whom we have identified as Moses and Elijah.