ZEPHANIAH The Savior’s Summons to Satisfaction Jason S. DeRouchie, PhD Associate Professor of OT and Biblical Theology Bethlehem College & Seminary Bethlehem Baptist Church, Fall 2015

Outline of Zephaniah The Superscription (1:1) The Setting (1:2–18) The Essence of the Savior’s Summons to the Satisfaction: Charges to Patiently Pursue the Lord Together (2:1–3:20) o Stage 1: Seek the Lord Together to Avoid Punishment (2:1–3:7) o Stage 2: Wait on the Lord to Enjoy Satisfaction (3:8–20)

Outline of Zeph 2:3–3:7 Stage 1b: The Charge for the Remnant of Judah to Seek the Lord in Righteousness and Humility (2:3–3:7) o The charge to seek the Lord (2:3) o The basis of the charge stated (2:4) o The basis of the charge expounded (2:5–3:7) Reason 1: The lamentable state and fate of the rebels from the foreign nations (2:5–15) Reason 2: The lamentable state and fate of the rebels from Jerusalem (3:1–7)

Stage 1b: The Charge to Seek the Lord in Righteousness and Humility (2:3–3:7) The basis of the charge stated (2:4) o For Gaza ( desertion ) and Ashkelon ( desolation ) o For Ashdod ( expulsion ) and Ekron ( uprooting )

The basis of the charge stated (2:4) o The towns: For Gaza ( desertion ) and Ashkelon ( desolation ) o The peoples: For Ashdod ( expulsion ) and Ekron ( uprooting )

The basis of the charge stated (2:4) o The towns: For Gaza ( desertion ) and Ashkelon ( desolation ) o The peoples: For Ashdod ( expulsion ) and Ekron ( uprooting )

The basis of the charge expounded (2:5–3:7) o Reason 1: The lamentable state and fate of the rebels from the foreign nations (2:5–15) Neighbor to the west: Philistines (2:5–7) Neighbors to the east: Moabites and Ammonites (2:8–11) Imperial powers to the south and north: Cushites and Assyrians (2:12–15)

The basis of the charge expounded (2:5–3:7) o Reason 1: The lamentable state and fate of the rebels from the foreign nations (2:5–15) Neighbor to the west: Philistines (2:5–7) o “Woe” (2:5; 3:1) o Pastures o God’s mindfulness o Claiming of Philistia for God’s remnant (Gen 1:28; 22:17b; 26:3–4; Rom 4:13)

The basis of the charge expounded (2:5–3:7) o Reason 1: The lamentable state and fate of the rebels from the foreign nations (2:5–15) Neighbor to the west: Philistines (2:5–7) Neighbors to the east: Moabites and Ammonites (2:8–11) o The problem? (see 2:8, 10) o Their identity? (see Gen 19:36–38) o Judgment reversal (Zeph 2:9; see Gen 19:24–26; cf. 1 Pet 2:6, 9) o Global redemption (Zeph 2:9; see Isa 54:1– 3; Amos 9:11–12 with Acts 15:16–18) o Global recognition of Yahweh’s sovereignty (Zeph 1:11; cf. Isa 43:10–11)

The basis of the charge expounded (2:5–3:7) o Reason 1: The lamentable state and fate of the rebels from the foreign nations (2:5–15) Neighbor to the west: Philistines (2:5–7) Neighbors to the east: Moabites and Ammonites (2:8–11) Imperial powers to the south and north: Cushites and Assyrians (2:12–15)

Takeaway Turn from self-exalting pride to others-loving humility, knowing that God will destroy the arrogant (Zeph 2:8, 10, 15). Know that Yahweh is supreme and to him all will bow, whether as remnant or defeated rebel (Zeph 2:11). Celebrate the reality of a God-exalting restored remnant filling the earth (Zeph 2:7, 9).