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ZECHARIAH 12:10

"IN THAT DAY"


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.

III. SALVATION.
        A. It comes as a work of God's Spirit.
        B. It comes by looking to Jesus.
        C. It comes by repentance.
        D. It comes by making Him the king of your life.