From the Pulpit...

The closing of chapter 12 gave details about a mass conversion of Jews to the Messiah when they look upon the one they pierced. Chapter 13 continues this prophecy, showing how there will be a fountain providing forgiveness and cleansing from sin to the nation of Israel. From top to bottom the nation will be changed. However, there still will be pockets of rebellion against God. These will be dispatched or shamed into silence because of the massive moral transformation of the nation.