Zephaniah 3:17 has that remarkable verse that describes God as rejoicing over his people with singing, but as exciting as that truth is, people often don't "get" how good is the good news of Christ until they first know how bad is the bad news of the human, sinful condition. Zephaniah has plenty of that as well! Mike Bullmore brings out Zephaniah's full gospel story of wrath and love in his sermon God's Great Heart of Love.

This week we also feature:

• Skills article: "Four Ways to Get Out of a 'One Pitch" Preaching Rut,' by Matt Woodley. Expanding your range can help your people grow.
• Illustration: Scene from Moneyball Depicts Our Freedom in Christ
• Sermon Series: The Heart of Christ, by Jeff Manion
• Video Illustration: Love Words

Preaching Christ,

Brian Larson
Editor, PreachingToday.com
blarson@christianitytoday.com

Craig Brian Larson is the pastor of Lake Shore Church in Chicago and author and editor of numerous books, including The Art and Craft of Biblical Preaching (Zondervan). He blogs on Knowing God and His Ways at craigbrianlarson.com.