Zephaniah: The Savior's Summons to Satisfaction - Outline and Explanation

This document provides an outline and explanation of the book of Zephaniah, focusing on the Savior's summons to satisfaction. It explores the charges given to patiently pursue the Lord together, emphasizing seeking the Lord to avoid punishment and waiting on Him to enjoy satisfaction. The basis of the charge is expounded, highlighting the lamentable state and fate of rebels from various nations.

• Zephaniah
• Summons
• Satisfaction
• Outline
• Explanation

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1. 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

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) 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)

3. Outline of Zeph 2:33:7 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)

4. The basis of the charge expounded (2:53:7) 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)

5. The basis of the charge expounded (2:53:7) 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)

7. The basis of the charge expounded (2:53:7) 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) oPastures oGod s mindfulness oClaiming of Philistia for God s remnant (Gen 1:28; 22:17b; 26:3 4; Rom 4:13)

8. The basis of the charge expounded (2:53:7) 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)

10. The basis of the charge expounded (2:53:7) 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) oThe problem? (see 2:8, 10) oTheir identity? (see Gen 19:36 38) oJudgment reversal (Zeph 2:9; see Gen 19:24 26; cf. 1 Pet 2:6, 9) oGlobal redemption (Zeph 2:9; see Isa 54:1 3; Amos 9:11 12 with Acts 15:16 18) oGlobal recognition of Yahweh s sovereignty (Zeph 1:11; cf. Isa 43:10 11)

11. The basis of the charge expounded (2:53:7) 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)

14. The basis of the charge expounded (2:53:7) 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) oCushites past destruction (2:12; Isa 20:1 6; cf. Nah 3:8 13) oAssyria s future destruction (Zeph 2:13 15) The root sin The certainty of punishment

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).