ZEPHANIAH The Savior’s Summons to Satisfaction Jason S. DeRouchie, PhD Associate Professor of OT and Biblical Theology Bethlehem College & Seminary www.derouchie-meyer.org 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) Stage 1: Seek the Lord Together to Avoid Punishment (2:1–3:7) 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) The charge to seek the Lord (2:3) The basis of the charge stated (2:4) 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)

The basis of the charge expounded (2:5–3:7) Reason 2: The lamentable state and fate of the rebels from Jerusalem (3:1–7) Jerusalem’s makeup (3:1) Jerusalem’s fundamental failures (3:2–7) Her problem synthesized (3:2): Resistant (3:2ab; cf. cf. Lev 26:14–33) Unresponsive (3:2cd) Her leader’s problem detailed (3:3–5; cf. 1:8–9) Her stubborn heedlessness portrayed (3:6–7; cf. Isa 20:3–6, esp. v. 6)

Takeaway Magnify God’s worth and character while there is still hope (Zeph 3:5). Fear God and learn from his merciful discipline (Zeph 3:7; Rom 2:4; Heb 12:10; cf. Jer 32:40).