In Jesus, God acted first, even when we were dead in our trespasses and sins (Eph. 2:5).
Yahweh who is pierced and mourned in prophecy is Jesus who is pierced and mourned in fulfillment.
There is indeed a responsibility for the church to share the gospel in the world, but never at the expense of the church’s charity and mercy for those neighbors who are nearby.

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Jesus took the poison of sin and drank the cup of wrath on our behalf to gain favor and righteousness for us.
The gospel is for sinners – both the tax collector and Pharisee, both in need of the Great Physician.
Jesus reveals to them again who He is. And that life can only be given when we feed on Christ.
C.S. Lewis, Grief, and the Holiday Season