Zechariah 12:10
Chuck Smith's sermon on Zechariah 12:10 emphasizes God's promise of a better day, salvation through looking to Jesus, and the importance of repentance.
Chuck Smith emphasizes the prophetic message of Zechariah 12:10, highlighting the promise of a better day when the Lord will reign and pour out His grace upon the house of David. He discusses the historical oppression of the Jewish people and the significance of their future recognition of Jesus as the Messiah, which will lead to repentance and a transformative relationship with God. The sermon underscores the importance of looking to Jesus for salvation, which is a work of the Spirit and requires personal repentance and acceptance of Christ as King.
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"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.
Sermon Outline
- The Bible Points Us to a Better Day points: - Zechariah 12:10 points to the light at the end of the tunnel - A better day is coming - The Lord is coming to reign as king over the whole earth - God's mercy and grace will be poured out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem
- God's Special Promises to the House of David points: - Pour out His Spirit of grace and supplication - The Jewish people have been an oppressed people - The day is coming when things are going to change for them
- Their looking is in acceptance and recognition points: - They Shall Look on Me Whom They Have Pierced - The veil that has been over their eyes will be lifted
- Their recognition, repentance and receiving of Jesus as their Messiah will usher in a new age points: - The Lord Will Open to Them a Fountain for Sin and Uncleanness
- Salvation points: - It comes as a work of God's Spirit - It comes by looking to Jesus - It comes by repentance - It comes by making Him the king of your life
Key Quotes
“They shall look on Me whom they have pierced.” — Chuck Smith
“The Lord is coming to reign as king over the whole earth.” — Chuck Smith
“The veil that has been over their eyes will be lifted.” — Chuck Smith
Application Points
- Recognize your need for salvation and look to Jesus as your Messiah.
- Repent and turn away from your sins, and God will open a fountain for sin and uncleanness.
- Make Jesus the king of your life and let Him reign in your heart.