For this week's study, we're going to focus on one verse from Zephaniah. We'll break it down, phrase by phrase, and see how it impacts us and what it inspires us to do.
Read Zephaniah 3:17. Have each person share which single word in this verse seems most significant to them and why.
(the following questions are from the NIV version)
The first phrase in the verse is: "The LORD your God is with you,"
Is it important that this verse says "your" God instead of "the" God? Why?
How does it feel to be reminded that God is with you?
Are there times you wish God wasn't with you? Or that He couldn't see what you are doing or thinking?
The second phrase in the verse is: "the Mighty Warrior who saves."
What does God save people from?
What has He saved you from?
The next phrase in the verse is: "He will take great delight in you;"
Are there things in your life that cause you to doubt whether God actually takes delight in you?
What action are you inspired to take when you remind yourself that God delights in you?
The next phrase in the verse is: "in his love he will no longer rebuke you,"
You have probably already been thinking about some of the reasons God might rebuke you. This verse is a reminder that Jesus' work secured God's forgiveness.
How should people respond to God's forgiveness? How should you respond to God's forgiveness?
The last phrase in the verse is: "but will rejoice over you with singing."
Why do you think God rejoices over you?
As a group, share 2-3 reasons why God might rejoice over each individual in the group.
What is one thing you will do this week that will give God reason to rejoice over you?
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