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Zephaniah

A prophet of royal blood who warned of the day of the LORD, then said God would sing over his people.

The story

1. The day is near Zeph 1:1-18

   He warns of the great day of the LORD over Judah.

2. Searching with lamps Zeph 1:12

   God will search Jerusalem for the complacent.

3. Seek the LORD Zeph 2:1-3

   Seek righteousness and humility; perhaps you will be hidden.

4. A humble remnant Zeph 3:9-13

   God will leave a humble people who trust in his name.

5. He will sing over you Zeph 3:14-20

   The LORD in her midst rejoices over his people with singing.

Key verses

“he will rejoice over you with gladness” Zephaniah 3:17 (ESV)

Read together: Zeph 1:1-18 · Zeph 1:12 · Zeph 2:1-3 · Zeph 3:9-13 · Zeph 3:14-20

Questions to sit with

1. Can you picture God rejoicing over you with singing? What makes that hard to believe?
2. Zephaniah called people to seek humility. What would that look like for you this week?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.