Zephaniah: The Savior's Summons to Satisfaction
The book of Zephaniah, outlined in this material, presents a call to Godward reverence and patient pursuit of the Lord amidst impending punishment. It delves into the essence of satisfaction through faith and obedience, emphasizing the Day of the LORD as cataclysmic decreation. Anticipations of lasting significance are highlighted, urging readers to heed the prophetic warnings and embrace the hope of restoration.
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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 to the Savior s Summons to Satisfaction (1:1) The Setting of the Savior s Summons to Satisfaction: A Call to Godward Reverence (1:2 18) The Essence of the Savior s Summons to the Satisfaction: Charges to Patiently Pursue the Lord Together (2:1 3:20)
Outline of Zephaniah The Superscription to the Savior s Summons to Satisfaction (1:1) The Setting of the Savior s Summons to Satisfaction: A Call to Godward Reverence (1:2 18) The Essence of the Savior s Summons to the Satisfaction: Charges to Patiently Pursue the Lord Together (2:1 3:20)
Outline of Zeph 1:218 The Setting of the Summons to Satisfaction: A Call to Godward Reverence (1:2 18) o The Context for the Call to Godward Reverence: Coming Punishment (1:2 6) o The Makeup of the Call to Godward Reverence (1:7 18) The call to Godward reverence (1:7a) The basis of the call for Jerusalem (1:7b 13) The basis of the call for the whole world (1:14 18)
The Makeup of the Call to Godward Reverence, Pt 2 (1:14 18) The call to Godward reverence (1:7a) The basis of the call for Jerusalem (1:7b 13) The basis of the call for the whole world (1:14 18) o The nature of the punishment characterized (1:14 16): timing, sound, terror
The Day of the LORD as Cataclysmic Decreation Graphic and phenomenological imagery that: o Marks a shift from the sphere of life to the sphere of death; o Depicts war as bringing light-suffocating shadows, smoke, and gloom; o Portrays the reversal of creation from light back to darkness (Gen 1:2). Sample Texts: o Against Babylon: Isa 13:9 11 o Against Egypt & Cush: Ezek 30:2 4 o Against Israel: Joel 2:1 2, 10 11
Anticipations of Lasting Significance: o Joel 2:28 32 Where is this text cited in the NT? o 1 Thess 4:16 17
The Makeup of the Call to Godward Reverence, Pt 2 (1:14 18) The call to Godward reverence (1:7a) The basis of the call for Jerusalem (1:7b 13) The basis of the call for the whole world (1:14 18) o The nature of the punishment characterized (1:14 16): timing, sound, terror o The nature of the punishment developed (1:17 18): divine punishment and effects
Takeaway Revere God today in light of the seriousness of the coming day of the Lord (see 2 Thess 1:8 9). Celebrate God s gift of a substitute sacrifice, which frees us from experiencing the future day as wrath.
Jesus Inauguration of the Day of the Lord Malachi associated the day with the coming 2ndElijah, with the return of Yahweh s presence to the temple, and with burning (Mal 3:1 2; 4:1, 5 6). John the Baptist was this Elijah (Matt 7:7 11). John the Baptist pointed to Jesus as the sword bearer and sacrifice associated with the day of the Lord (Matt 3:11 12; John 1:29).
At the cross, the future day of the Lord intrudes into the present for those who believe, as Christ bears God s wrath against saved sinners. o The images of darkness fulfill the day of the Lord promises (Matt 27:45 46; Acts 2:15 21) o Believers now stand protected from the future day of fury because Christ bore the penalty Zephaniah anticipates (Isa 53:5; Rom 5:1, 9 11). o When the Lord Jesus returns to punish his enemies, the saints will glorify and marvel at him (2 Thess 1:6 10; cf. Rom 9:22 24).
