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Sunday School Lesson for June 19, 2016 on GLMI Conference Call (910) 218-0531 at 9AM CST / 10AM EST
 
Sunday School Lesson Summary

“Sing for Joy: Assurances and Joy for the Faithful”
Lesson Text: Zephaniah 3:9- 20
Background Scripture: Zephaniah 3:9-20
Devotional Reading: Hebrews 11:29-39

Key Verse: “Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem” ( Zephaniah 3:14).

KEY CONCEPT
We should sing and rejoice because of God’s promises.

MESSAGE TO CHILDREN
1. God wants His people to live by His Word.
2. God will keep the promises given to us in His Word.
3. God’s people will sing and praise Him when the Lord returns.

TODAY’S LESSON AIMS

Learning Facts: Turn to God for comfort, restoration, and renewal in times of difficulty.

Biblical Principle: To show that God will exalt all those who humble themselves before Him.

Daily Application: To live in expectation of God’s promises.

AIM FOR CHANGE
By the end of the lesson, we will: TELL of God’s proclamation through Zephaniah that He would bring the people to obedience; BE ASSURED God will help us through our times of trouble and disobedience; and PRAY for one another and ourselves for God’s presence and involvement in our lives.

OUTLINE
1. Removing the Sin of God’s People: Zephaniah 3:9-13; 18-20
2. Rejoicing of God’s People and God: Zephaniah 3:14-17
3. Restoration of God’s People: Zephaniah 3:18-20



POINTS TO PONDER
1. God wants His people on one accord seeking Him. (Zephaniah 3:9)
2. There is no limitations on God’s word. (Isaiah 55:11; Zephaniah 3:10)
3. Sorrow is the beginning of repentance. (Zephaniah 3:11a)
4. Pride goes before a fall. (Zephaniah 3:11b)
5. God protects His people. (Zephaniah 3:12-14, 20)

CONCLUSION
If you believe that Jesus Christ died for your sins, you can be part of the remnant that will one day sing for joy with God. When Jesus returns, that will be a great day of joy! We will praise God and live with Him forever!

PRAYER
Heavenly Father, it is at times so frustrating to live in a world in such constant turmoil from the curse of sin. We become impatient to be home with You and free from the brokenness of sin, dwelling in a place where all things are made new. We thank You that through Jesus there is a promise of such a place. Help us, we pray, to live patiently and faithfully until the time for our “homecoming.” We pray in Jesus’ name. Amen.

THOUGHT TO REMEMBER
Homecoming day is not yet, but will be.

ANTICIPATING THE NEXT LESSON
Next week’s lesson is “Ignoring God’s Plain Truth” where we discuss how most people try to ignore God’s truth in order to carve out their own plans. Study Romans 1:18-32.