Opening Up Zephaniah
Overview
When did you last hear a sermon based on a passage from the prophecy of Zephaniah? This is one of the most neglected books in the whole Bible. It was delivered and written after many years of silence from God. The northern kingdom of Israel, or Ephraim, had already been deported by Assyria, never to return. The prophecy of Zephaniah was to be the last given before Judah, the southern kingdom, was taken away into Babylon for seventy years of exile. Here is an easy-to-read treatment of the prophecy which draws clear lines of practical application from the situation to our fast-paced modern life, especially showing how the prophecy points to the only hope of salvation from God's judgment: faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.
Top Highlights
“Zephaniah’s second cause for rejoicing is because the Lord ‘has turned back [their] enemy’.” (Page 91)
“In order to sustain them when that time arrived, a third blessing was given: ‘The Lord, the King of Israel, is with you.’” (Page 92)
“The first cause for rejoicing given by Zephaniah is this wonderful statement: ‘The Lord has taken away your punishment.’” (Page 89)
“The big problem in Judah during the time of Zephaniah was that true religion was mixed with false religion.” (Page 21)
“It was delivered and written after many years of silence from God. The northern kingdom of Israel, or Ephraim, had already been deported by Assyria, never to return. The prophecy of Zephaniah was to be the last given before Judah, the southern kingdom, was taken away into Babylon for around seventy years of exile.” (Page 9)
- Title: Opening Up Zephaniah
- Author: Michael Bentley
- Publisher: Day One
- Publication Date: 2007
- Pages: 112