1. 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

2. 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)

3. 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)

6. 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)

7. 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).