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Promises, Promises Zephaniah 3: 17

Zephaniah 3: 14 -20 14 Sing, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O Israel! Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The Lord has taken away your judgments, He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; You shall see disaster no more. 16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem: “Do not fear; Zion, let not your hands be weak. 17 The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing. ”

Zephaniah 3: 14 -20 18 I will gather those who sorrow over the appointed assembly, Who are among you, To whom its reproach is a burden. 19 Behold, at that time I will deal with all who afflict you; I will save the lame, And gather those who were driven out; I will appoint them for praise and fame in every land where they were put to shame. 20 At that time I will bring you back, Even at the time I gather you; For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth, When I return your captives before your eyes, ” says the Lord.

Zephaniah – In Context • In the days of Josiah • Days of political and religious reform • Capstone event of Josiah’s reign in 621 B. C. – the Book of the Law is discovered and worship is reformed • Divided Kingdom • Israel defeated • Pre-Exile for Southern Kingdom of Judah • Primary Theme – God’s Sovereignty

Zephaniah – Overview • Judgment Pronounced • Call to Repentance • Indictment and Judgment on Jerusalem and the Nations • Promise of a remnant, preserved by God.

5 Promises of Zephaniah 3: 17 The Lord your God in your midst; The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.

5 Promises of Zephaniah 3: 17 DIVINE COMPANIONSHIP • NLT – The Lord your God is living among you • Jesus promises believers His companionship in the Great Commission

5 Promises of Zephaniah 3: 17 DIVINE DELIVERANCE • Image of a Great Warrior or Hero • God is THE Mighty One; Not a mighty one • It is God who saves

5 Promises of Zephaniah 3: 17 DIVINE DELIGHT • Difference between us rejoicing in God and God rejoicing in and over us • True and Permanent delight of God the Father in His people

5 Promises of Zephaniah 3: 17 DIVINE COMFORT • NLT – With His love, He will calm all your fears • ESV – He will quiet you by His love • Troubles will come – but God will comfort

5 Promises of Zephaniah 3: 17 DIVINE MELODY • Parent/Grandparent singing over a child • Child being sung over with rejoicing by their parent

3 Points on Promises A Promise is only as good as its maker’s ability and authority to keep it. • God’s authority vs. man’s authority • In the beginning, God. • All authority given to Jesus. WE CAN RELY ON GOD’S PROMISES

3 Points on Promises must be acted upon by its recipient FAITH

3 Points on Promises are given for a specific purpose GOD’S PURPOSE – TO MAKE HIS GLORY KNOWN TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!

WHAT HAVE YOU DONE, AND WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH THE PROMISES OF GOD?