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ZEPHANIAH The Savior’s Summons to Satisfaction

A study of the book of Zephaniah, exploring the Savior's call to patiently pursue the Lord together, seeking righteousness and humility for ultimate satisfaction.

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ZEPHANIAH The Savior’s Summons to Satisfaction

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  1. ZEPHANIAHThe 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) • 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 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)

  4. Outline of Zeph2:1–3:7 • 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)

  5. 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)

  6. Stage 1b: The Charge to Seek the Lord in Righteousness and Humility (2:3–3:7) • The charge to seek the Lord (2:3) • The charge voiced (2:3a; cf. 1:6; 3:2) • 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) • 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)

  7. The basis of the charge stated (2:4) • For Gaza (desertion) and Ashkelon (desolation) • For Ashdod (expulsion) and Ekron (uprooting)

  8. 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).

  9. Matt 5:3–10 • 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.

  10. 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).

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