Old Testament

Zephaniah

Author Zephaniah

Date Written ~640–621 BC

Chapters 3

Theme The Day of the LORD and the faithful remnant

Summary

Zephaniah announces a sweeping Day of the LORD bringing universal judgment on Judah and the nations, yet holds out hope for a humble remnant. The book ends with a vision of God rejoicing over a restored people.

Outline

Judgment on Judah (1:1–2:3)
Judgment on the Nations (2:4–15)
Jerusalem's Woe and Future Restoration (3)

Key Verses

Zephaniah 1:14

"The great day of the LORD is near — near and coming quickly."

Zephaniah 2:3

"Seek the LORD, all you humble of the land, you who do what he commands. Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD's anger."

Zephaniah 3:17

"The LORD your God is with you, the Mighty Warrior who saves. He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you, but will rejoice over you with singing."

Christ in Zephaniah

God as the Mighty Warrior who saves (3:17); the humble King who dwells among the remnant; the Day of the LORD fulfilled in Christ's return

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