God is Z. . .

Who is God . . . Zealous

Text: John 2:12-21

1. Defined

• Dictionary: fervor for a person, cause, or object; eager desire or endeavor; enthusiastic diligence; ardor (intense devotion)
• Strong's: (OT) ardor, jealousy
• (NT) excitement of mind, ardor, fervor of spirit; ardor in embracing, pursing, defending anything; most eagerly desirous of; contending for or defending something.
• Synonyms: alacrity, ardor, determination, devotion, diligence, earnestness, fervor, fierceness, fire, intensity, passion, urgency, vehemence, zest.

2. God's Zeal. . .

• is part of His person (Isaiah 59:17)
• consumes Him (Psalm 69:9)

3. God is Zealous About . . .

• establishing His work (Isaiah 9:7)
• judgment (Ezekiel 5:13b)
• grace and mercy (2 Kings 19:31, Isaiah 37:32)

4. We should Be Zealous. . .

• for God (Numbers 25:11, 13)
• in our repentance (Revelation 3:19)
• in good works (Titus 2:14b)
• of edifying the church (1 Cor 14:12)
• for the family of God (Col 4:12-13)