Intro: The story of man has been a sad tragedy of failure. As we look at the world today, we see how man has failed to learn any lessons from history. Lust and pride still create wars.
I. THE BIBLE POINTS US TO A BETTER DAY.
A. Zechariah, beginning here in chapter 12 and continuing to 14, points to the light at the end of the tunnel.
1. A better day is coming.
a. The Lord is coming to reign as king over the whole earth.
b. God's mercy and grace will be poured out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
c. There shall be annual tours to Jerusalem to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles, and worship the Lord.
II. GOD'S SPECIAL PROMISES TO HOUSE OF DAVID.
A. Pour out His Spirit of grace and supplication.
1. The Jewish people have been an oppressed people.
a. History is filled with atrocities directed at them
b. God had warned them that these things would happen to them if they rejected Him.
2. The day is coming when things are going to change for them.
B. "They shall look on Me whom they have pierced."
1. In Psalm 22 it was predicted, "They pierced My hands and My feet."
2. Their looking is in acceptance and recognition.
a. The veil that has been over their eyes will be lifted.
b. They will recognize the mistake they made.
c. They will receive Jesus as their Messiah.
3. Their looking will bring repentance.
a. "They shall mourn for Him."
b. As one would mourn for a firstborn son that was killed.
C. "The Lord will open to them a fountain for sin and uncleanness."
1. Their recognition, repentance and receiving of Jesus as their Messiah will usher in a new age.
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