Singing with God

Singing With God

Zephaniah 3:14-17 (NIV)

14 Sing, O Daughter of Zion;

shout aloud, O Israel!

Be glad and rejoice with all your heart,

O Daughter of Jerusalem!

15 The Lord has taken away your punishment,

he has turned back your enemy.

The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you;

never again will you fear any harm.

16 On that day they will say to Jerusalem,

“Do not fear, O Zion;

do not let your hands hang limp.

17 The Lord your God is with you,

he is mighty to save.

He will take great delight in you,

he will quiet you with his love,

he will rejoice over you with singing.” [1]

I.         Introduction:

II.       The Call is Heard: The Delivered are to Rejoice (v14)

A.      A Reason to Sing

B.      A Robust Shout

C.      A Rejoicing Heart

III.     The Cause of Joy  : The Danger is Removed (vv. 15-16)

A.      Punishment is Removed

B.      Protection in Place

C.      Panic not needed

IV.    The Conqueror’s Heart: The Delight of  the Redeemer (v. 17)

A.      Dwelling

B.      Singing

C.      Loving

V.      Conclusion: God rejoices with His people over their salvation.

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[1] The Holy Bible : New International Version. Grand Rapids: Zondervan, 1996, c1984.