1. Promises, Promises, Promises
Zephaniah 3:17

2. 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.”

3. 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.

4. Zephaniah – In Context In the days of Josiah
Days of political and religious reform
Capstone event of Josiah’s reign in 621B.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

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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 5 Promises of Zephaniah 3:17
DIVINE MELODY
Parent/Grandparent singing over a child
Child being sung over with rejoicing by their parent

12. 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

13. 3 Points on Promises FAITH
Promises must be acted upon by its recipient
FAITH

14. 3 Points on Promises Promises are given for a specific purpose
GOD’S PURPOSE – TO MAKE HIS GLORY KNOWN TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH!

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