Zephaniah: The Savior's Call to Pursue Satisfaction Together
Delve into the book of Zephaniah which outlines the Savior's summons to satisfaction by urging believers to seek the Lord in righteousness and humility, emphasizing community and commitment. The text provides a detailed exploration of the charges set before the Remnant of Judah, highlighting the importance of gathering together before the Lord and seeking Him earnestly in righteousness and humility to avoid punishment and find true satisfaction.
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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 (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 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 2:13:7 Stage 1a: The Charge for the Remnant of Judah to Gather Together Before the Lord (2:1 2) Stage 1b: The Charge for the Remnant of Judah to Seek the Lord in Righteousness and Humility (2:3 3:7)
Stage 1a: The Charge to Gather Together Before the Lord (2:1 2) The need to gather stressed (2:1; cf. Ps 84:2) The time to gather highlighted (2:2; cf. Isa 17:13 14)
Stage 1b: The Charge to Seek the Lord in Righteousness and Humility (2:3 3:7) The charge to seek the Lord (2:3) o The charge voiced (2:3a; cf. 1:6; 3:2) o The charge explicated (2:3bc) Humility (cf. 3:12; Isa 11:4; Ps 37:11; 1 Pet 5:5) Righteousness (cf. Isa 1:21 23; 1 John 3:7) o A parenthetical motivation for the charge expressed (2:3d) Hidden (cf. Ps 27:4 5) Perhaps? (cf. Joel 2:14; Amos 5:15) True possibility (3:7) and certainty (3:11 12)
The basis of the charge stated (2:4) o For Gaza (desertion) and Ashkelon (desolation) o For Ashdod (expulsion) and Ekron (uprooting)
Takeaway Commit to community with other believers (see Joel 1:14 15; Heb 10:24 27, 31; 3:13 14; 12:14). Turn from wickedness and seek the Lord, pursuing righteousness and humility(Matt 6:33).
Matt 5:310 5:3 Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5:5 Blessed are the meek, for they shall inherit the earth. 5:6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. 5:10 Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Takeaway Commit to community with other believers (see Joel 1:14 15; Heb 10:24 27, 31; 3:13 14; 12:14). Turn from wickedness and seek the Lord, pursuing righteousness and humility (Matt 6:33; 5:3 9; 1 John 3:7; 4:10 11; Jas 1:27).
