The Judgement and Joy of the King: Zephaniah 1:1-9, 3:9-20

Zephaniah’s “Christmas card” offers a brief glimpse into the expansive beauty of the gospel. God is both the just judge and the gracious savior. In Jesus, God has taken away the judgments against us—so we can sing and rejoice in his gift of salvation. And when we accept his gift, God himself rejoices and sings over us.

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Perhaps you are among the financially fortunate who struggle with being overly comfortable and overly confident. Or you may be among the financially challenged, struggling with deepening discontent and anxiety. The answer for the follower of Jesus experiencing too much or too little is the same . . . learning and growing in grace driven generosity.