In our reading today, we see a verse that inspired one of my favorite Christian hymns, “There is a Fountain Filled with Blood.” I know these images of “blood” are sometimes difficult for us to hear in our modern context, but we need to understand the “power in the blood” and “nothing but the blood of Jesus” can restore and save us. Through the atonement on the cross, Jesus paid all the debt for our sins, and through the cross and the empty grave, sin, death, and the grave are forever destroyed. The Blood of Jesus conquers sin and restores life. Know how much Jesus endured to bring you life, and know today just how loved you are. All of us lose our guilty stains, thanks to that precious fountain.

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Good morning. It’s great to be with you as we continue our study of Zechariah. Today, we’re going to read all of chapter 12 and the first verse of chapter 13, which fits better with chapter 12. Just a reminder, this will be our last session for about 10 days. I’ll be back on the 15th of July. With tomorrow being the 4th of July, we won’t meet, and then I’m out all next week. If you’re not friends with me on Facebook, I’d encourage you to check out my page for the musical we shared on Sunday. It’s worth your time to watch, and we’ll have it up on Friday.

This chapter speaks to the victory of Jerusalem and, from a Christian perspective, points us to Jesus. The opening verses describe the restoration and protection of Jerusalem, which for the original hearers symbolized hope and divine favor during a time of rebuilding the temple. In Christian theology, this also foreshadows the ultimate triumph of God over evil and the establishment of the new Jerusalem as depicted in Revelation.

The mention of looking upon “the one whom they have pierced” is a clear messianic prophecy pointing to Jesus. This passage connects deeply with the Christian understanding of Jesus’ sacrifice and the mourning for Him, likening it to the profound grief over the loss of an only child.

Verse 13:1 says, “On that day a fountain shall be opened for the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.” This verse is a powerful image of cleansing and redemption, resonating with the Christian belief in the atoning sacrifice of Jesus. Hymns like “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood” draw from this imagery, emphasizing the cleansing power of Jesus’ blood.

The essence of this passage is that through Jesus, our sins are forgiven, and we are cleansed from impurity. The work of atonement—Jesus taking upon Himself the iniquities of us all—is central to our faith. As Romans 10:9 says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”

Understanding this profound love and forgiveness offered through Jesus can transform our lives. We are not saved by our own works but by the work of Jesus. Today, embrace the forgiveness and cleansing offered through Him.

Thank you for being with us today. We’ll pick up on July 15th with Zechariah 13, starting at verse 2. Have a great day, and please pray for me as I travel next week.