September 11, 2016
Passage:  Zephaniah
Speaker:  Bill Knepper
Main Point:  Every generation needs to give all allegiance to the Lord.

I. The righteous long for the end of sin (2 Chronicles 34:1-21)
            A. Josiah brought revival to Judah.   (Also 2 Kings 22:1)
            B. America has known times of revival.  

II. Revival is delayed when the people love sin.
            A. Zephaniah declares the judgment to come.   (V 1:1-3:8)
                        1. It will affect the whole earth.   (V 1:1-3)
                        2. It will affect the nation of Judah.   (V 1:4-2:3)
                        3. It will affect the nations around Judah.   (v 2:4-15)
                        4. It will affect the city of Jerusalem.   (v 3:1-7)
                        5. It will affect the whole earth.   (v 3:8)
            B. We have not known revival for over a generation.  

III. Revival begins with each believer making a commitment.
            A. Zephaniah declares that a day of joy is coming.  (v 3:9-20)
                        1. Zephaniah promises a time of conversion.  (v 3:9-13)
                        2. Zephaniah promises a time of restoration.  (v 3:14-20)
            B. Pray for revival in our own nation.