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WILL DO NOTHING EITHER GOOD OR BAD / ZEPHANIAH 1:12

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(KJV) Zephaniah 1:12

At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps
    and punish those who are complacent,
    who are like wine left on its dregs,
who think, ‘The Lord will do nothing,
    either good or bad.’

WILL DO NOTHING EITHER GOOD OR BAD / ZEPHANIAH 1:12

Some people in Judah had a deistic view of God (the view that God is detached from His creation, that He simply lets the world run its course and is not actively involved in people’s lives). As a result, they believed that God would not punish their sin. 

  1. Those who had this attitude would come to a fearful discovery and understanding on the day of judgment, when they realized that God certainly did hold them accountable for their actions. 
  2. We too need to know that God is not distant from us or uncaring about our lives. He allows us to make our own choices, but He patiently watches over us, ready to direct our lives if we will depend on Him. God will reward those who yield their lives to Him and pursue a deeper relationship with Him; but He will punish those who reject or turn from Him to follow their own evil way (Romans 2:5-11).

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  1. THE DAY OF THE LORD / ZEPHANIAH 1:7
  2. WORSHIP THE STARRY HOST – SWEAR BY THE LORD / ZEPHANIAH 1:5
  3. AGAINST JUDAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:4
  4. SWEEP AWAY EVERYTHING / ZEPHANIAH 1:2-3
  5. ZEPHANIAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:1
  6. ALL OF THEM MAY CALL ON THE NAME / ZEPHANIAH 3:9-20
  7. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  8. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  9. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  10. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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THE DAY OF THE LORD / ZEPHANIAH 1:7

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(KJV) Zephaniah 1:7

Be silent before the Sovereign Lord, for the day of the Lord is near. The Lord has prepared a sacrifice; he has consecrated those he has invited.

THE DAY OF THE LORD / ZEPHANIAH 1:7

This prophecy applies first to Judah’s approaching destruction by the Babylonians in 605 B.C., and secondly to God’s worldwide judgment on all nations at the end of time (Isaiah 2:12; 13:6,9; Jeremiah 46:10; Ezekiel 13:5; Joel 1:15; 2:1; Amos 5:1). The final and decisive day of God’s wrath – His justified anger and judgment on all who oppose Him – is still ahead (Romans 2:5). It is related to the final return of Jesus Christ (Matthew 24:29-33; 1Thessalonians 5:2).

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  1. WORSHIP THE STARRY HOST – SWEAR BY THE LORD / ZEPHANIAH 1:5
  2. AGAINST JUDAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:4
  3. SWEEP AWAY EVERYTHING / ZEPHANIAH 1:2-3
  4. ZEPHANIAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:1
  5. ALL OF THEM MAY CALL ON THE NAME / ZEPHANIAH 3:9-20
  6. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  7. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  8. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  9. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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WORSHIP THE STARRY HOST – SWEAR BY THE LORD / ZEPHANIAH 1:5

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(KJV) Zephaniah 1:5-6

6 And them that are turned back from the Lord; and those that have not sought the Lord, nor enquired for him. And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the Lord, and that swear by Malcham;

WORSHIP THE STARRY HOST – SWEAR BY THE LORD / ZEPHANIAH 1:5

WORSHIP THE STARRY HOST

This form of idolatry (worshiping false gods or relying on things other than the one true God) is still popular today among those who seek direction for their lives through astrological signs and horoscope reading (Deuteronomy 4:19).

SWEAR BY THE LORD

Many people in Judah were participating in other forms of religion as they pretended to worship the Lord in truth. This hypocritical mixture of “worship” (in theological terms called “syncretism,” which means worshiping one’s own god along with other gods) was a bold evil. The worship of the Ammonite god, Molech, even involved such inhumane rituals as child sacrifice. God will not tolerate those who claim to be His followers, but at the same time worship false “gods” or give anything priority over Him. By God’s standards, such a false and fake lifestyle is sinful and immoral. Judgment awaits all who claim to serve God but fail to avoid the evil and impure practices that are so common in the world.

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  1. AGAINST JUDAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:4
  2. SWEEP AWAY EVERYTHING / ZEPHANIAH 1:2-3
  3. ZEPHANIAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:1
  4. ALL OF THEM MAY CALL ON THE NAME / ZEPHANIAH 3:9-20
  5. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  6. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  7. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  8. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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AGAINST JUDAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:4

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(KJV) Zephaniah 1:4

I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, and the name of the Chemarims with the priests;

AGAINST JUDAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:4

Judah, the people of God in Zephaniah’s day, would soon experience God’s justified anger and judgement for rebelling against the Lord, worshiping other gods (Baal) and engaging in all kinds of violence, corruption and deceit (Zephaniah 1:4-9). This prophecy was most likely spoken to Judah before 621 B.C., since the offenses mentioned were done away with during Josiah’s reforms. Zephaniah’s message probably motivated King Josiah to begin the reforms.

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  1. SWEEP AWAY EVERYTHING / ZEPHANIAH 1:2-3
  2. ZEPHANIAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:1
  3. ALL OF THEM MAY CALL ON THE NAME / ZEPHANIAH 3:9-20
  4. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  5. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  6. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  7. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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SWEEP AWAY EVERYTHING / ZEPHANIAH 1:2-3

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(KJV) Zephaniah 1:2-3

I will utterly consume all things from off the land, saith the Lord. 3 I will consume man and beast; I will consume the fowls of the heaven, and the fishes of the sea, and the stumbling blocks with the wicked: and I will cut off man from off the land, saith the Lord.

SWEEP AWAY EVERYTHING / ZEPHANIAH 1:2-3

Zephaniah begins by announcing God’s coming judgment on the entire world. His language is suggestive of the warning God sent just before the great flood that once destroyed the earth (Genesis 6), only this time the judgment would be by fire (Zephaniah 1:1; Zephaniah 1:3). Because the majority of people will refuse to turn from their own sinful way and follow the Lord, God has set a time when He will destroy all the wicked, as well as the world itself. It will be a time of extreme devastation, distress, sorrow, regret and ruin.

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  1. ZEPHANIAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:1
  2. ALL OF THEM MAY CALL ON THE NAME / ZEPHANIAH 3:9-20
  3. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  4. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  5. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  6. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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ZEPHANIAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:1

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(KJV) Zephaniah 1:1

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.

ZEPHANIAH / ZEPHANIAH 1:1

Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of Josiah, king of Judah (640-609 B.C.), who was probably his cousin (since Josiah was also a great-great grandson of King Hezekiah). The nation was involved in all kinds of violence and worshiping false gods, and it was spiritually unconcerned toward the true God. Zephaniah’s message to the nation was probably given before the spiritual reform movement led by Josiah. In fact, the prophecies may have been a motivating force behind the king’s call for renewed devotion to God and obedience to His law. 

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  1. ALL OF THEM MAY CALL ON THE NAME / ZEPHANIAH 3:9-20
  2. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  3. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  4. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  5. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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ALL OF THEM MAY CALL ON THE NAME / ZEPHANIAH 3:9-20

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(KJV) Zephaniah 3:9-20 For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.

10 From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

11 In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.

12 I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the Lord.

13 The remnant of Israel shall not do iniquity, nor speak lies; neither shall a deceitful tongue be found in their mouth: for they shall feed and lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

15 The Lord hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the Lord, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

18 I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden.

19 Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee: and I will save her that halteth, and gather her that was driven out; and I will get them praise and fame in every land where they have been put to shame.

20 At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.

ALL OF THEM MAY CALL ON THE NAME / ZEPHANIAH 3:9-20

Zephaniah now turns his attention to God’s plan of salvation for the nations. This involves God’s ongoing purpose to have a personal relationship with all who yield their lives to Him. It also included His end-time purpose to rescue all who remain faithful to Him. He will restore their honor after they have been purified by His judgment. The nations will someday be reconciled to God, and He will renew His relationship with all people on earth. These promises will be fulfilled during the millennium, when Christ rules in peace over the entire world (Revelation 20:4)

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  1. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  2. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  3. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
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BE GLAD AND REJOICE / ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17

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(KJV) Zephaniah 3:14-17

14 Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel; be glad and rejoice with all the heart, O daughter of Jerusalem.

15 The Lord hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, even the Lord, is in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.

16 In that day it shall be said to Jerusalem, Fear thou not: and to Zion, Let not thine hands be slack.

17 The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

BE GLAD AND REJOICE / ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17

God’s people have the greatest reason to rejoice because they have obtained spiritual salvation – their personal relationship with God. True, heartfelt joy is not natural; it is a supernatural response to God’s activity in our lives. We have joy because:

  1. We are forgiven and no longer face punishment for our sins (Zephaniah 3:15).
  2. Our enemy has been defeated – we are set free from the power of Satan and sin (Zephaniah 3:15).
  3. God is with us, giving friendship, grace and help throughout our lives (Zephaniah 3:15-17; Hebrews 4:16).
  4. We are the focus of God’s love and delight (Zephaniah 3:17).

Everyone who accepts the gift of forgiveness and eternal life made available through God’s Son, Jesus, has every reason to rejoice (Ephesians 1:17-18; 3:16-20). Our joy will reach its climax, or highest level, and be complete when God reveals His full glory and majesty on the earth at the end of time (Isaiah 35:1-10)

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  1. ON THAT DAY / ZEPHANIAH 3:11
  2. BEYOND THE RIVERS OF CUSH / ZEPHANIAH 3:10
  3. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  4. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  5. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  6. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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ON THAT DAY / ZEPHANIAH 3:11

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(KJV) Zephaniah 3:11

In that day shalt thou not be ashamed for all thy doings, wherein thou hast transgressed against me: for then I will take away out of the midst of thee them that rejoice in thy pride, and thou shalt no more be haughty because of my holy mountain.

ON THAT DAY / ZEPHANIAH 3:11

When God brings the nations to a true and right relationship with Him, He will restore the honor and fortunes of His own people – the true Israel (Zephaniah 3:20).

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  1. BEYOND THE RIVERS OF CUSH / ZEPHANIAH 3:10
  2. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  3. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  4. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
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BEYOND THE RIVERS OF CUSH / ZEPHANIAH 3:10

(KJV) Zephaniah 3:10

From beyond the rivers of Ethiopia my suppliants, even the daughter of my dispersed, shall bring mine offering.

BEYOND THE RIVERS OF CUSH / ZEPHANIAH 3:10

Cush represented on of the most distant lands known at that time. There will be people from all nations, even nations that are relatively unknown today, who will someday bring offerings of worship and gratitude to God in Jerusalem (Isaiah 66:18,20).

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  1. HE DOES NO WRONG / ZEPHANIAH 3:5
  2. OFFICIALS … RULERS … PROPHETS … PRIESTS / ZEPHANIAH 3:3-4
  3. WOE TO THE CITY OF OPPRESSORS / ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7
  4. GUIDED BY GRACE HOME

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