CHAPTER 3 THE FUTURE HOPE. In this chapter Zephaniah continues the theme of the judgment coming on Judah and Jerusalem, describing her present rebellious state, but then he moves on to the eschatological hope for the future. As with many prophets he moves easily from the near to the far. They are t... [ Continue Reading ]
THE CONDITION OF JUDAH AND JERUSALEM (ZEPHANIAH 3:1). Zephaniah 3:1 ‘Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, To the oppressing city. She did not obey the voice. She did not receive correction. She did not trust in YHWH. She did not draw near to her God.' Zephaniah returns to God's verdict... [ Continue Reading ]
THE FUTURE HOPE WILL FOLLOW JUDGMENT (ZEPHANIAH 3:8). Zephaniah 3:8 “Therefore wait for me,” says YHWH, “Until the day that I rise up for a witness. For my considered decision is to gather the nations, That I may assemble the kingdoms, To pour on them my indignation, even all my fierce anger.... [ Continue Reading ]
THE SING OF THE REDEEMED (ZEPHANIAH 3:14). Zephaniah 3:14 ‘Sing, O daughter of Zion, shout, O Israel, Be glad and rejoice with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem, YHWH has taken away your judgments, He has cast out your enemy. The King of Israel, even YHWH, is in the midst of you. You wi... [ Continue Reading ]