“Mighty to Save” The Book of Zephaniah Drew Mathews Associate Pastor November 16, 2014

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Zephaniah Background Written by Zephaniah, Hezekiah’s grandson During King Josiah’s reign Late 7 th century, around 630 B.C.

Observations about God

I.God will judge his people

Observations about God I.God will judge his people A.God will eliminate idolatry

Observations about God I.God will judge his people A.God will eliminate idolatry B.God will smash syncretism

Observations about God I.God will judge his people A.God will eliminate idolatry B.God will smash syncretism C.God will condemn complacency

Observations about God I.God will judge his people A.God will eliminate idolatry B.God will smash syncretism C.God will condemn complacency D.God will gut out greed

Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Proverbs 11:4

Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness. Matthew 6:33

Observations about God I.God will judge his people A.God will eliminate idolatry B.God will smash syncretism C.God will condemn complacency D.God will gut out greed II.God will judge all the nations

The Message of Zephaniah Summary Statement: On the day of the Lord, God will judge all the nations and mightily save those who seek Him.

Observations about God I.God will judge his people A.God will eliminate idolatry B.God will smash syncretism C.God will condemn complacency D.God will gut out greed II.God will judge all the nations III.God is mighty to save his people

Observations about God I.God will judge his people A.God will eliminate idolatry B.God will smash syncretism C.God will condemn complacency D.God will gut out greed II.God will judge all the nations III.God is mighty to save his people IV.God is mighty to save from every nation

Applying the message...

1.Seek the Lord and his righteousness

Applying the message... 1.Seek the Lord and his righteousness 2.Share the message of the Lord and his salvation

The Message of Zephaniah Summary Statement: On the day of the Lord, God will judge all the nations and mightily save those who seek Him.