-The reading of the Law causes the King to be broken
-A radical reformation took place as a result of the rediscovery of the Law. 2 Kings 23:4-ff
I The God who Thunders
a) The Day of The Lord Presaged in Zephaniah
b) A call to individual Repentance
c) The Text now moves geographically to encompass the surrounding nations.
d) Zephaniah closes the circle, restating the universal scope of God's judgment
II The God Who Sings
a) A Gospel Promise - Sins Forgiven - All Shame Removed
- Only the humble can take refuge in the Name of of the Lord.
b) A Gospel Prescription - Shout for Joy - in Triumph - Rejoice - Exult - Be Glad
c) A Gospel Proclamation: The Lord has taken away His judgment against you
d) A Gospel Proleptic Reality: Do not be afraid - The Lord your God is in your midst - He will exult over you with joy - He will be quiet in His love - He will rejoice over you with shouts of joy. - God's vindication of His people
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