Zephaniah
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Zepaniah assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“Zephaniah was an unusual prophet, in that he was of royal lineage, descending from the godly King Hezekiah” (Zephaniah 1:1)
“Do not fear; Zion, let not your hands be weak: Knowing this is the tender love and care of God for us should make us respond two ways. First, we do not fear—if the Mighty One loves us and delights in us this way, what can we be afraid of? Second, we let not your hands be weak—knowing this mighty Lord of Love is for us, we want to be for Him with all of our energy. We will not become weak or weary in our service for Him.” (Zephaniah 3:14–20)
“Even the righteous must take heed to this warning. It would do them no good to say, ‘The Lord speaks to my wicked neighbor and not to me.’ At a critical moment of national danger, even the righteous must seek the Lord.” (Zephaniah 2:3)
“The great day of the Lord is near: The term day of the Lord (used more than 25 times in the Bible) does not necessarily refer to one specific day; it speaks of ‘God’s time.’ The idea is that now is the day of man, but the day of man will not last forever. One day, the Messiah will end the day of man and bring forth the day of the Lord.” (Zephaniah 1:14–16)
“The Lord will not do good, nor will He do evil: Some people believe in God as a great ‘clockmaker’ who created the universe, wound it up and then left it ticking without any intervention from Him. Those who believe there is no God, or if He is He has nothing to do with man are terribly and tragically wrong.” (Zephaniah 1:12–13)
- Title: Zephaniah
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2001
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Zephaniah › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM36ZEP
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T01:00:37Z