1. The people Christ identifies with Himself, and the object of His mercy are the people who are hungry, thirsty, naked, and a stranger. The sick and the imprisoned are there as well.
  2. In Zephaniah, God would fight against sin and sinners on a “day of wrath” which we call the Day of the Lord, but He would fight in a particular way.
  3. He who died in darkness for our sins has been resurrected for our life and salvation forever.
  4. Instead of thinking you must become this state in order to be blessed, this emphasis teaches is that wherever you find people in this low estate there you find God.
  5. The whole Old Testament points to the promise of the Messiah Jesus. Even seemingly unclear passages are promises about Him.

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