OUTLINE: 

1) MERCY FOR THE DENIERS

2) BELIEF FOR THE DISORIENTED

3) COMFORT FOR THE DESPAIRING

Main point: The tomb is empty and Jesus is Risen

Main app: come and see to go and tell

RESOURCES: Commentaries - Bruner, Carson, Hamilton, Wright. Books - Jesus & The Eyewitnesses, by R. Bauckham; The Resurrection of the Son of God, by N.T. Wright; Why God Makes Sense in a World that Doesn't, by G. Ortlund.

OUTLINE: 

1) THE RENEWAL OF THE WORLD (3:9-10, 18-20)

2) THE REMOVAL OF ALL WRONGS (3:11, 14-17)

3) THE RESTORATION OF WHOLE-HEARTED WORSHIPERS (3:12-13)

Main Point: The Lord will gather in the humble and lowly in heart,

Main Application: Seek the Lord with humility, rejoice with gladness

RESOURCES: Commentaries: J. Bruckner, A. Motyer, O.P. Robertson; Books: The Literary Structure of the Old Testament, by A. Dorsey; Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; Dynamics of Spiritual Renewal, by R. Lovelace; Rejoice and Tremble, by M. Reeves; Shame Interrupted, by E. Welch; Articles: Race and Justice Series (Part I-IV), T. Keller

OUTLINE: 

1) WHO THEY ARE LISTENING TO 

2) WHAT THEY HAVE DONE 

3) HOW THEY MUST RESPOND 

Main point: As we wait on the Lord, who are we listening to? 

Main application: While we wait, we must listen to the Lord. 

RESOURCES: Commentaries: J. Bruckner, A. Motyer, O.P. Robertson; Books: The Literary Structure of the Old Testament, by A. Dorsey; Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; Dynamics of Spiritual Renewal, by R. Lovelace; Articles: Race and Justice Series (Part I-IV), T. Keller

OUTLINE: 

1) WHERE THE LORD’S JUDGEMENT WILL FALL (WEST, EAST, SOUTH, NORTH)

2) WHERE THE LORD’S REMNANT WILL BE FOUND

RESOURCES: Commentaries: J. Bruckner, A. Motyer, O.P. Robertson; Books: The Joyful Christian, by C.S. Lewis; The Literary Structure of the Old Testament, by A. Dorsey; Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; Dynamics of Spiritual Renewal, by R. Lovelace; Articles: Race and Justice Series (Part I-IV), T. Keller

OUTLINE:

1) GATHER TOGETHER

2) SEEK THE LORD

MAIN POINT: Though destruction is near, deliverance is still possible

MAIN APP: Before it's too late, humble yourselves and seek the Lord

RESOURCES: Commentaries: J. Bruckner, J. DeRouchie, O.P. Robertson, G. Bridger; Books: The Literary Structure of the Old Testament, by A. Dorsey; Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; Podcasts: Justice, Episodes 1-4, The Bible Project

OUTLINE:

1) WHO THE DAY WILL AFFECT

2) WHAT THE DAY WILL BE LIKE

3) WHY THE DAY IS COMING

MAIN POINT: The day of the Lord’s anger is coming soon, 

MAIN APP: don’t be complacent, but come to him now.

RESOURCES: Commentaries: J. Bruckner, A. Motyer, O.P. Robertson; Books: The Literary Structure of the Old Testament, by A. Dorsey; Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; Devoted to God, by S. Ferguson; Articles: Race and Justice Series (Part I-IV), T. Keller

OUTLINE: 

1) WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN

2) WHY IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN

3) WHERE TO RUN BEFORE IT HAPPENS

RESOURCES: Commentaries: J. Bruckner, A. Motyer, O.P. Robertson; Books: Dictionary of Biblical Imagery; Articles: Race and Justice Series (Part I-IV), T. Keller; Videos: Zephaniah Overview, T. Mackie

Main Point: Jesus is the bread of life who satisfies the eternal famine of our souls

Outline:

1) What we think satisfies

2) Who actually satisfies

Resources: Commentaries - Bruner, Carson, Hamilton, Carter; Books - If Only, J Pollock; Confronting Christianity, R McLaughlin; Extraordinary Hospitality, C Lacey

OUTLINE:

1) HEADING OUT TO SEA WITHOUT JESUS

2) HEADING SAFE TO SHORE WITH JESUS

Main Point: when we go out to sea, Jesus will bring us safe to shore.

RESOURCES: Commentaries - Bruner, Carson, Hamilton, Wright. Books - Jesus & The Eyewitnesses, by R. Bauckham; Trusting God, by J. Bridges; Walking with God through Pain and Suffering, by T. Keller; Suffering, by P. Tripp

OUTLINE: 

1) COME FOR THE SIGNS

2) STAY FOR SOME SUSTENANCE 

3) LEAVE SATISFIED OR UNSATISFIED 

Main point & application: The compassion of Jesus and the uncommitted crowd, therefore commit to Jesus’ ways and words, not just his temporary works.

RESOURCES: Commentaries - Bruner, Carson, Hamilton, Wright. Books - Jesus & The Eyewitnesses, by R. Bauckham; A Meal with Jesus, by T. Chester