Zephaniah 3:17 The LORD your God in the middle of you is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over you with joy; he will rest in his love… God is everywhere. His special presence in His Church is the present theme. I. GOD'S DWELLING AMONG HIS PEOPLE. 1. Under the former dispensations of mercy. 2. Under the present administration of the kingdom of God, the dispensation of the fulness of times; the ministration of the Spirit. 3. In the heavenly world. II. GOD'S DELIVERANCE OF HIS PEOPLE. 1. The power of God. Including physical power, mental power, moral power. 2. God is mighty in the use of intellectual power to save His people. 3. God is mighty in moral and spiritual power to save His people. God is mighty — (1) To convert. (2) To pardon. (3) To make His people holy. (4) To protect and secure His people. (5) To make, His people peaceful, joyful, and happy. (6) To glorify His people. III. GOD'S DELIGHT IN HIS PEOPLE. He fills Himself with joy over His redeemed Church. 1. The presence of God in His Church is its glory. 2. The power of God is the strength of His people (T. E. Thoresby.) Parallel Verses KJV: The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing. |
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