RETURN to ME: Reading With the People of God #16Näide

Video Primer: Zephaniah — by BibleProject
Before you dive into Zephaniah and Mark today, take some time to watch the BibleProject’s overview video on Zephaniah, embedded below. This creative and insightful video will help you grasp the context and powerful themes of this often-overlooked prophet.
Zephaniah’s message is urgent and uncompromising. He calls out the complacency, idolatry, and injustice of his day, warning of God’s coming judgment—but also pointing forward to a hope beyond judgment, a restoration that renews and purifies. The video helps unpack these themes so that this ancient message speaks clearly into our lives today.
In Zephaniah 1, we see the beginning of this call—a stark warning about the coming “day of the Lord.” In Mark 14, the story shifts to Jesus’ arrest and Peter’s denial, highlighting the human frailty and fear that can surface when faced with crisis.
Together, these readings challenge us to examine our hearts: Are we prepared for God’s day? Do we stand firm in faith when fear surrounds us?
Take the time to watch, reflect, and prepare your heart for God’s word today.
About this Plan

This 16th installment of our Reading with the People of God plan invites you into the voices of the Minor Prophets—Hosea through Nahum—calling God’s people to return with sincerity and trust. Paired with the Gospel of Mark, we’ll hear Christ’s invitation to repentance and renewed faith. Each day includes readings from Psalms, the Old Testament, and the New Testament, with a brief devotional primer. May these readings draw you nearer to the Lord, awaken your heart to His mercy, and echo His faithful call: “Return to Me.”
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