Lesson Summary:

Zechariah prophesies about a great day of deliverance and repentance for Jerusalem.

Focus Passage: Zechariah 12

Outline and Lesson Goal

The Timeline for The Coming Kingdom

Principles and Applications

I. The Glorious Deliverance of Jerusalem (Zechariah 12:1-9)

Principle: God is the Great Deliverer of His People.
Application: How much do you need the Deliverance of your God and Savior today?
Scripture Reference

²The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, My God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; My shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. ³I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies.
Psalms 18:2-3 (NASB)

II. The Great Mourning in Jerusalem (Zechariah 12:10-14)

Principle: Repentance from Sin begins with Mourning for Sin.
Application: How does your life show that you mourn for your sin and that you are turning to the only One who can fully redeem you?
Scripture Reference

⁸Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
⁹Be miserable and mourn and weep; let your laughter be turned into mourning and your joy to gloom.
¹⁰Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you.
James 4:8-10 (NASB)