And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced, and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. (Zechariah 12:10)
*1/ A spirit of prayer precedes a view of Christ - "And I will pour upon the house of David, and upon the inhabitants of Jerusalem, the spirit of grace and of supplications: "
2/ A view of Christ suffering because of our sin - "and they shall look upon me whom they have pierced,"
3/ The effect of such a view by faith - "and they shall mourn for him, as one mourneth for his only son, and shall be in bitterness for him, as one that is in bitterness for his firstborn. "*
**Sermon summary:**
The sermon centers on Zechariah 12:10, highlighting the prophetic fulfilment.
It emphasizes that a prior outpouring of the Spirit of grace and supplication precedes any true revelation of Christ, underscoring prayer as the essential precursor to divine blessing and personal conversion.
The core message is that faith in Christ's atoning sacrifice —viewed not merely as historical fact but as a deeply personal reality—leads to godly sorrow, repentance, and a transformed life characterized by hatred of sin and love for the Saviour.
The lasting effect of such a spiritual blessing is not merely emotional but transformative, evidenced by a renewed will, sanctified living, and a deep, abiding sorrow for having pierced the Lord, even as the guilt of sin is removed through His sacrifice.