Zephaniah 1-3

Ch. 1

Zephaniah prophecies that God will destroy the people of Judah and Jerusalem if they don’t repent for there sins. They had sinned and God was bringing destruction upon them. God later encourages Judah and the people them to seek righteousness.

Zephaniah means God has hidden.

Summary: How we go thru life with very little thought of God . We live like God doesn’t matter.

Ch. 2

Judgement was against The Philistines, Moabites, Ammonites, Cushites and Assyria. They needed to repent for there sins and make peace with God. To prevent judgement before it was to late. Frighten them out of there sin.

Summary: We need to repent for our sins. Humble ourselves before God. Fast, pray and seek His face.

Ch. 3

How satan disguises himself in filthy garments. Jerusalem still has not repented. God will restore the people that will call on the Lord. Sing praises unto God.

Summary: How satan comes to kill and destroy Gods people. We must repent for our sins knowingly and unknown. God can restore us from our iniquities. Praise him .