The Book of Zephaniah
Zephaniah opens with the thunder of the coming Day of the LORD—a day of wrath against Judah's idolatry and complacency, and against the proud nations all around. Yet the same book that pictures the earth swept clean ends with God himself in the midst of his people, a mighty Savior who quiets them with his love and rejoices over them with singing. Between the warning and the wonder runs a single, hopeful summons: seek the LORD, seek righteousness, seek humility. Zephaniah points us to the Christ who would bear the storm of that day in our place, so that the remnant who take refuge in his name might know the joy of God's saving delight.
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Whole-Book Overview
See the whole sweep of Zephaniah, from the terrible Day of the LORD looming over Judah and the nations to the astonishing promise of a God who sings over a redeemed and gathered people.
Open overview → Chapter 1The Great Day Is Near
God announces a sweeping Day of the LORD against Judah's idolatry and complacency, a near and dreadful day of wrath that no wealth can avert.
Open study → Chapter 2Seek the LORD, Humble Ones
Before the day breaks, God calls the humble to seek righteousness and humility, then turns his hand of judgment against the proud nations all around.
Open study → Chapter 3A God Who Sings Over You
Jerusalem's sin is exposed and the LORD remains righteous in her midst, until judgment gives way to a gathered remnant and a God who rejoices with singing.
Open study →Study together
Gather a group, work through a chapter at a time, and journey through Zephaniah together. Invite a friend to join you.