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[ READ ] Zechariah 12–14
Him Whom They Have Pierced
10 “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy, so that, when they look on me, on him whom they have pierced, they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for an only child, and weep bitterly over him, as one weeps over a firstborn. 11 On that day the mourning in Jerusalem will be as great as the mourning for Hadad-rimmon in the plain of Megiddo. 12 The land shall mourn, each family[a] by itself: the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves; 13 the family of the house of Levi by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the Shimeites by itself, and their wives by themselves; 14 and all the families that are left, each by itself, and their wives by themselves.
1 “On that day there shall be a fountain opened for the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and uncleanness.
Zechariah 12:10-13:1
10 “And I will pour out on the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and pleas for mercy, so that, when they look on me, on him whom they have pierced, they shall mourn for him, as one mourns for an only child, and weep bitterly over him, as one weeps over a firstborn. 11 On that day the mourning in Jerusalem will be as great as the mourning for Hadad-rimmon in the plain of Megiddo. 12 The land shall mourn, each family[a] by itself: the family of the house of David by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the house of Nathan by itself, and their wives by themselves; 13 the family of the house of Levi by itself, and their wives by themselves; the family of the Shimeites by itself, and their wives by themselves; 14 and all the families that are left, each by itself, and their wives by themselves.
1 “On that day there shall be a fountain opened for the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and uncleanness.
Zechariah 12:10-13:1
One remarkable aspect of the Book of Book of Zechariah is how clearly chapters 12–14 bridge Old Testament themes into the New Testament, directing the reader toward the Good News of Christ. Similar to themes seen earlier in Zephaniah, Zechariah highlights God’s judgment, purification, repentance, and restoration among His people.
These chapters especially stand out because of their strong Messianic imagery and the ways they point to Jesus through the pierced One, the Shepherd, and the cleansing fountain. Throughout this section, Zechariah describes coming judgment, repentance, cleansing, refinement, and the future reign of the Lord. Within these prophetic images are details Christians have long connected to Christ: the One “whom they have pierced,” the striking of the Shepherd, and the fountain opened for cleansing from sin.
- Jenna Connor
These chapters especially stand out because of their strong Messianic imagery and the ways they point to Jesus through the pierced One, the Shepherd, and the cleansing fountain. Throughout this section, Zechariah describes coming judgment, repentance, cleansing, refinement, and the future reign of the Lord. Within these prophetic images are details Christians have long connected to Christ: the One “whom they have pierced,” the striking of the Shepherd, and the fountain opened for cleansing from sin.
- Jenna Connor
[ EXAMINE ] the passage. At this point, answer some questions about the meaning of the text. Take time to reflect.
+ What repeated themes do you notice throughout Zechariah 12–14?
+ How does Zechariah describe both judgment and restoration in these chapters?
+ What images or symbols in this passage seem especially significant or memorable?
+ What do the references to the pierced One, the Shepherd, and the cleansing fountain reveal about God’s plan of redemption?
+ How do these chapters point forward to Christ and connect with the Gospel message?
+ What repeated themes do you notice throughout Zechariah 12–14?
+ How does Zechariah describe both judgment and restoration in these chapters?
+ What images or symbols in this passage seem especially significant or memorable?
+ What do the references to the pierced One, the Shepherd, and the cleansing fountain reveal about God’s plan of redemption?
+ How do these chapters point forward to Christ and connect with the Gospel message?
[ APPLY ] the passage to your own life.
+ Is there sin to confess to clear the way for God to use me in his perfect purpose?
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+ Is there sin to confess to clear the way for God to use me in his perfect purpose?
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[ PRAY ] through the passage and your application, and ask God to change your heart and your life.
(e.g., your family around the dinner table, a friend, co-worker or neighbor- for help join a community group at downtownhope.churchcenter.com/groups)
+ Pray with me:
(e.g., your family around the dinner table, a friend, co-worker or neighbor- for help join a community group at downtownhope.churchcenter.com/groups)
+ Pray with me:
[ SHARE ] what God is teaching you with at least one person: your roommate,
your spouse, your kids, or your coworkers. Don’t keep what God taught you to
yourself.
your spouse, your kids, or your coworkers. Don’t keep what God taught you to
yourself.
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