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Zephaniah 1:7 · KJV

"Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests."

King James Version

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Passage Context

5And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham;
6And them that are turned back from the LORD; and those that have not sought the LORD, nor enquired for him.
7Hold thy peace at the presence of the Lord GOD: for the day of the LORD is at hand: for the LORD hath prepared a sacrifice, he hath bid his guests.
8And it shall come to pass in the day of the LORD'S sacrifice, that I will punish the princes, and the king's children, and all such as are clothed with strange apparel.
9In the same day also will I punish all those that leap on the threshold, which fill their masters' houses with violence and deceit.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you prepare yourself to be in the presence of God?

2

What does the 'day of the Lord' signify for you personally?

3

When have you felt the urgency to be quiet and listen to God?

Life Application

worship

Set aside time for silence and reflection in your prayer life to hear God's voice.

urgency

Recognize moments in your life that require immediate attention to your spiritual state.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse speaks of the day of the Lord and sacrifice, which connects to Jesus' ultimate sacrifice for humanity.

See also: Hebrews 10:12

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