We are called to love Lord as one loves a father. This familial love can only pour out in praise as we stand in awe (fear) of his immense power and perfection, especially when seeing his perfect love on the cross.

 People often try and clean themselves from the outside in. But only in the new world God is making in Christ, can we have hope for our sins. Only in the once and for all sacrifice of Jesus can we find true hope where religion and self-will can’t solve our deepest wounds. 

Zephaniah 3:1-20God makes a promise that the nations will turn to the Living God, and trust him for salvation. Despite our propensity to not see God’s work among us, if we take a closer look, our God is always wanting to bring people into his family. 

 Knowing our judgment is justifiable before a holy and just God, only leads to the sweet path of seeing the mercies and grace and love of Jesus poured out on sinners like us. 

Paul closes with encouragement, and a reminder.

Paul gives practical teaching on the role of prayer in evangelism and the conduct of our speech toward nonbelievers. 

Biblical servitude resembles today's workforce more than the slavery of colonial times. And what the Bible has to say is important for both Christian employees as well as their Christian employers.

How do we fight sin and live godly loves with others who desire the same things?

 Paul begins this section with clear teaching for living with Christ and fighting sin, as well as living as resurrected people. 

 Paul engages the implications of Jesus being Lord of all things. The material: food, drink, festivals, are all shadows of things to come. The substance is Christ.