GOD WILL RESTORE HIS PEOPLE Zephaniah Three Jerusalem had rebelled and now God's judgment was coming upon them. The princes, judges, prophets and priests that should have lead God's people in righteousness had failed. The people refused to heed the message of the godly prophets who pleaded for the... [ Continue Reading ]
_JERUSALEM REBELLED AGAINST GOD -- ZEPHANIAH 3:1-7:_ The people of Jerusalem and the entire nation had rebelled against God. Jerusalem had become a disgusting, corrupt, and lawless city. Those that fail to obey the voice of God and fail to draw near to Him face severe consequences. God's judgment wa... [ Continue Reading ]
_WAIT UPON THE LORD -- ZEPHANIAH 3:8-13:_ God gave a very specific promise that His judgment was coming upon the Jews. He promised that He would punish them with fiery anger. God's faithful prophets had warned and exhorted His people to be faithful. They refused and now the punishment would be that... [ Continue Reading ]
_THE LORD WILL BLESS HIS PEOPLE -- ZEPHANIAH 3:14-17:_ The expression "Daughter of Zion" refers to Jerusalem and her people. Everyone in Jerusalem could celebrate and shout because they had been delivered from oppression. After seventy years their punishment would be over. Babylon would be overthrow... [ Continue Reading ]
_PROMISES FROM GOD -- ZECHARIAH 3:18-20:_ The message of Zephaniah is simple; Judgment is coming, but deliverance will come to those who are willing to repent. God promised that He would gather that remnant that sorrowed over the reproach of His people. He said, "I will gather them that are sorrowfu... [ Continue Reading ]