1. When God Sings
2/15/2019
Rebecca Brown

4. What does this scripture say to you. Eccl
What does this scripture say to you? Eccl. 8:11: 11 Because the sentence against evil deeds is so long in coming, people in general think they can get by with murder.

5. Zephaniah 3:8 8 To My remaining faithful, I say wait and watch for Me because on that day, the nations will be called into court. I will rise up against them as My plunder and declare My decision: I will call the nations and their rulers together And pour out My hot anger and frustration on them. All of it will be spent, for the whole earth will be burned up in My fiery jealousy.

7. Zephaniah 3: And then I will transform the words spoken by the nations to pure words, and the people will finally hear My truth. Then all the people will be able to pray to and serve the Eternal One, standing together as part of the same people. 10 My followers, who had been scattered to faraway places as distant as Ethiopia’s rivers, will come back to worship Me with pure offerings.

9. Isaiah 6:1-7 It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord
Isaiah 6:1-7 It was in the year King Uzziah died that I saw the Lord. He was sitting on a lofty throne, and the train of his robe filled the Temple. 2 Attending him were mighty seraphim, each having six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they flew. 3 They were calling out to each other, “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord of Heaven’s Armies! The whole earth is filled with his glory!” 4 Their voices shook the Temple to its foundations, and the entire building was filled with smoke. 5 Then I said, “It’s all over! I am doomed, for I am a sinful man. I have filthy lips, and I live among a people with filthy lips. Yet I have seen the King, the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” 6 Then one of the seraphim flew to me with a burning coal he had taken from the altar with a pair of tongs. 7 He touched my lips with it and said, “See, this coal has touched your lips. Now your guilt is removed, and your sins are forgiven.”

10. After
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11. Zephaniah 3:11a 11 When that day comes, you won’t feel embarrassed and ashamed anymore over all the rebellious things you did in the past…

13. What do you think? Although the offense of our sins will be cancelled out, we will still remember that we sinned. However, they are no longer a tool by the Devil to make us feel guilty and rejected by God. If forgiveness means, “just as if I have never sinned,” then we might forget the reason for the scars in the hands of Jesus. We won’t forget. We will forever praise His wonderful name and what He did for us.

14. Zephaniah 3:11b …As I said I would, I will remove the proud and arrogant among you. Arrogance and pride will never again be tolerated in My holy mountain.

15. Think about it: C.S. Lewis, that great author and Christian, said these words: 'Pride is the sin that made the devil the devil‘.

17. Zephaniah 2:3a 3 Seek the Lord, all who are humble, and follow his commands. Seek to do what is right and to live humbly.

18. Zephaniah 3: But I will leave afflicted and poor people among you who will trust the reputation of the Eternal One for strength and protection. 13 The faithful of Israel who remain will not continue to sin. They won’t tell lies or try to trick each other ever again. They’ll eat well each day and sleep peacefully each night like protected sheep, because nothing will make them afraid.

20. Zephaniah 3: Hurray! It’s time to sing, faithful daughter of Zion! It’s time to shout out loud, Israel! Be happy and celebrate with all your being, faithful children of Jerusalem! 15 The Eternal has cancelled His judgments against you. He changed the course of your enemies. The True King of Israel, the Eternal One, is standing right here among you; you have no reason to be afraid ever again.

21. Zephaniah 3:14-17 cont. 16 On that day people will say to the faithful in Jerusalem, “Do not be afraid, Zion; Hold your head and hands high, and take courage.” 17 The Eternal your God is standing right here among you, and He is the champion who will rescue you. He will joyfully celebrate over you; He will rest in His love for you; He will joyfully sing because of you like a new husband.

22. Let’s take a closer look at verse 17: First, 17 The Eternal your God is standing right here among you.

24. Zephaniah 3:17 cont. Next, He is the champion who will rescue you
Zephaniah 3:17 cont. Next, He is the champion who will rescue you. (save you) We don't have to try to save ourselves, we simply trust the work He has done on our behalf. He will save. He will save us from our sins. Matthew 1:21 21 She will have a son, and you will name Him Jesus, which means “the Lord saves,” because this Jesus is the person who will save all of His people from sin.

25. He will save us from the attack of the enemy
He will save us from the attack of the enemy. Psalm 138:7 7 Though I am surrounded by troubles, you will protect me from the anger of my enemies. You reach out your hand, and the power of your right hand saves me. He will save us from sickness. James 5:15 5And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up. . . “ He will save us from death. Romans 6:23 23For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord."

27. Zephaniah 3:17 cont. Thirdly, He will joyfully celebrate over you; (rejoice with Joy)

29. Zephaniah 3:17 cont. 17 The Eternal your God is standing right here among you, and He is the champion who will rescue you. He will joyfully celebrate over you; He will rest in His love for you; He will joyfully sing because of you like a new husband.

30. Zephaniah 3:17 cont. 17 The Eternal your God is standing right here among you, and He is the champion who will rescue you. He will joyfully celebrate over you; He will rest in His love for you; He will joyfully sing because of you like a new husband. (He will rejoice over you with joyful songs.)

34. References Larry Lee -- Whoa
References Larry Lee -- Whoa! This Woe is for Us Purification God is Mighty to Save Singing Instead of Shame“ – Ernest Dow Dancing with God – Mark Hardgrove