Zephaniah 1:1-4, 2:1-3

I. God's Judgement - Zephaniah 3:1-8

A. Jerusalem - v. 1-2

B. Unrighteousness Leaders - v. 3-4,Matthew 23

C. Righteous God - v. 5-8,Luke 12:48b

III. God's Blessings - Zephaniah 3:11-13

A. God takes away pride - v. 11, James 4:6, Matthew 23:11-12

B. Our trust is in the Lord - v. 12, Romans 1:17

C. Truth brings freedom and drives out fear - v. 13, 1 John 4:17-19, John 8:31-36, James 4:7-10

II. God's Forgiveness - Zephaniah 3:9-10

A. God will restore language for His praise - v. 9, Genesis 11:1-9, Revelation 7:9-10

B. God will bring what was scattered to Himself - v. 10, Ephesians 2:11-22, Romans 10:9-13