Zephaniah 1

Overview:

Prince of the Royal House of David (part of David's royal family) Time of Writing: 627-626 B.C. (King Josiah) Theme: Universal Judgement Key Scripture: 1:18

Chapter 1-2:3 → The Judgement Day of YHWH upon Judah Chapter 2:4-15 → The Judgement of the Nations Chapter 3:1-7 → The reason for Judgement Chapter 3:8-20 → The Faithful Remnant Restored

Purpose: To bring Judah to repetance by announcing the Day of the Lord and bring vindication to those have been faithful to God

Message: God himself will punish nations for their wickedness.

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v.18

Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to save them on the day of the Lord's wrath. In the fire of his jealousy the whole world will be consumed, for he will make a sudden end of all who live in the earth."