The great day of the lord i zephaniah sunday evening. A threatening of the destruction of judah and jerusalem, an utter destruction, by the chaldeans. Read commentary on this popular bible verse and understand the real meaning behind gods word using john gills. Dec, 2015 and indeed this is the message of the book, of the advent season, and of christian faith. There does not seem to be any other source to which to tie this verse. The small book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic oracle. The people of judah would return to wickedness and rebellion against god. The l ord your god in your midst, the mighty one, will save. The recording is dramatized, from the king james bible. Zephaniah 1, new international version niv the bible app. Zephaniah is the ninth of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the old testament. Yet this message has its deepest significance when set in contrast to what has come before.
This is, in my opinion, the best and most beautiful recording of. Feb 10, 2018 the book of zephaniah begins by tracing his ancestry back four generations. Zephaniah chapter 1 explained discover the 66 books of. Three times god says i will sweep away in chapter 1 verses 1 and 2. Sophonias, which is borne by three other men mentioned in the old testament, means yah hides, or yah has hidden or treasured. Zephaniah 1 the word of the lord that came to bible. This summary of the book of zephaniah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zephaniah. He speaks of the day of yahweh also in terms of judgment on the nations 2.
The jewish royal family shall be reckoned with for their pride and vanity. Zephaniah niv the word of the lord that came to bible. Read more share copy show footnotes a service of faithlife logos bible software. The book of zephaniah center point bible institute. Zephaniah s prophetic revelations and stern warnings occurred during josiahs reign zephaniah 1. Now viewing scripture range from the book of zephaniah chapter 1. Zephaniah 1 the word of the lord that came to zephaniah. The purpose of this book was to show the complacent southern kingdoms that they were wicked, god used a prophet zephaniah. Zephaniah was the son of cushi, son of gedaliah, son of amariah, son of hezekiah. Josiah led judah to religious and social reform, but zephaniah declared that these spiritual changes would not last. The lord, your god, is in your midst he will renew you in his love zephaniah 3. The lord gave this message to zephaniah when josiah was king. The structure of the book of zephaniah includes three major sections 1.
Book of zephaniah simple english wikipedia, the free. Zephaniah, book of definition and meaning bible dictionary. The terrible day of the lord will burst suddenly upon the whole earth and all of its inhabitants zephaniah 1. When did moab and ammon eventually worship the lord zephaniah 2. Daily verse and comment, and have biblical truth delivered to your inbox. And i will bring distress on men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the lord. The word of the lord that came to zephaniah son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, during the reign of josiah son of amon king of judah. Zephaniah 1 commentary matthew henry commentary on the. Gedaliahs father was amariah, and amariahs father was hezekiah. Jan 02, 2020 book of zephaniah bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. Zephaniah 1, english standard version 2016 esv the bible app. In the fire of his jealousy the whole earth will be consumed, for he will make a.
He will rejoice over you with gladness, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing zeph 3. Book of zephaniah, also called sophonias, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. He is a god of love, but he is also a god of judgment. The prophet zephaniah, who penned this book, was believed to be a direct descendent from hezekiah. The word of the lord which came to zephaniah the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, in the days of josiah the son of amon, king of judah. Bible summary zephaniah 1 zephaniah bible book summary. Zephaniah means yahweh has hiddenprotected, or yahweh hides. Historically, the book of zephaniah was used in the providence of god to. The book of zephaniah was written before 629 bc when josiah found and eagerly read the holy scriptures discovered in the temple. Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the lords wrath. The little prophecy of zephaniah presents the dark side of the love of god. Zephaniah 1 the word of the lord that came to zephaniah the.
Like the book of joel, zephaniah takes a bad news first approach. The prophecy by zephaniah is a companion to that of habakkuk. The prophet describes the day of gods wrath, which will be fulfilled in the coming invasion and captivity of israel. Thus the period from 640 to 622 is the likely time for the giving of the prophecy. I will bring such distress on all people that they will grope about like those who are blind, because they have sinned against the lord. I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth, declares the l. The commander of the guard took as prisoners seraiah the chief priest. The date of zephaniah s prophecy is given as in the days of josiah the son of amon, king of judah. We can begin to pinpoint exactly when zephaniah prophesied by accounting for a few details in the text. Zephaniah 3 the lord rejoices over the restoration of his people a. Zephaniah opens with the rumblings of judgment, and you will not find judgment enunciated in any more harsh manner than it is in this book. The prophet zephaniah was evidently a person of considerable social standing in judah and was probably related to the royal line. For those who love christmas music, there is a wide range of preferences.
Pictured as holding aloft a lamp as he walks, god searches through the cityjerusalem, zionshining a light to reveal everyone to his judgment. According to scholars who hold that joel was historically the first book of the minor prophets, joel 1. When god had a message for the people, he spoke through the prophets. The book consists of a series of independent sayings, many of which are rightly attributed to zephaniah, written probably about 640630 bc. Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city. A contrast between a wicked city and a righteous god. For god so loved the world that he gave his only son john 3. Sunday evening service from calvary chapel spring valley in las vegas, nevada. Both prophets lived at the end of the assyrian period and the beginning of the. Some prefer fast paced simple tunes that raise their spirits. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries. A charge against them for their gross sin, which provoked god to bring that destruction upon them v.
The book begins by telling of gods judgement on the kingdom of judah. He begins his prophecy by tracing his heritage back to hezekiah king of judah. There are similar and probably unrelated threshold customs in other cultures, such as carrying a newlywed bride over the threshold. Many would date the book prior to josiahs reforms 622621 b. The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the king of judah from 640 to 609 bc zephaniah 1. Zephaniah 1 niv bible the word of the lord that came.
The book is concerned throughout with the day of the lord. The purpose of this book was to show that god raised up his prophet zephaniah to proclaim. Zephaniah 1 bible commentary matthew henry concise. She has not trusted in the lord, she has not drawn. The book of zephaniah is narrative history and prophetic source of wisdom. Their blood will be poured out like dust and their entrails like dung.
Zephaniah 1, english standard version 2016 esv the. Zephaniah 1 coming judgment and the reasons for it a. This chapter contains a call to penitence and oracles against nations, the editorial superscription and the exposition about the day of yahwehs. Pastor derek neider teaching the minor prophets series from the book of zephaniah. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, november 20. Zephaniah appears to be dependent upon the phraseology of deuteronomy zeph 1. The book tells us that zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, the. What kings of judah preceded zephaniahs prophetical work, and what king. The book of zephaniah is a book of the bible and is thought to be written by zephaniah son of cushi son of gedaliah son of amariah son of hezekiah, in the days of king josiah son of amon of judah. So that they will walk b like the blind, because they have sinned against the lord. This is the holy book of zephaniah, known simply as zephaniah. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniah s great. Zephaniah 1 is the first chapter of the book of zephaniah in the hebrew bible or the old testament of the christian bible.
The day of the lord 16 a day of horn blast and battle cry against the fortified cities, and against the high corner towers. The book was written some time between 641 and 612 b. Zephaniah 1, new king james version nkjv the bible app. The book of zephaniah is a book of the bible and is thought to be written by zephaniah son of cushi son of gedaliah son of amariah son of hezekiah, in the days of king josiah son of amon of judah the book begins by telling of gods judgement on the kingdom of judah. Yet the unity of the message and flow of the entire book, plus ancient belief in its unity, have convinced most conservative scholars to regard zephaniah as the product of one writer. The last part of the book chapter 3 speaks of gods judgment on his people, but also of their restoration to a place of prosperity and obedience to the lord. The first verse of this book tells us that the word of yahweh came to zephaniah, the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, in the days of josiah, the son of amon, king of judah 1. Zephaniah 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Josiah was the son of amon, who was the king of judah 2 it is the lord who is speaking now.
She has not obeyed his voice, she has not received correction. Just as hosea uses wine to illustrate the principle hosea 4. This book contains the prophecies attributed to the prophet zephaniah, and is a part of the book of the twelve minor prophets. With the possible exception of the prophet isaiah who may have been related to former king uzziah, zephaniah was the only prophet who likely was of royal lineage. And i will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the lord. What does it mean to worship the starry host or the host of the heavens zephaniah 1.
As we prepare to study the literal and spiritual senses of the book of zephaniah, lets look at some historical facts that will help us enter into the eternal message of the lords word. Zephaniah 1 the word of the lord which came unto zephaniah the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hizkiah, in the days of josiah the son of amon, king of judah. This daily newsletter provides a starting point for personal study, and gives valuable insight into the verses that make up the word of god. His word came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like. Zephaniah wrote it shortly before the fall of judah in the southern kingdom. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniahs great.
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