Zephaniah

• Where it fits: 640-620 BC during the reign of Josiah’s son of Amon, King of Judah.
• Core message: The “day of the LORD’—a time of judgment on sin—is approaching. This theme is mentioned more by this prophet than by any other. 
• Big themes: day of the LORD, judgment, repentance, remnant, restoration.
• Structure:
  1. Judgment on Judah and nations
  2. Call to seek the Lord
  3. Restoration promise: God renews and rejoices over His people
• Why it matters: It balances severity and hope: God purges evil to rebuild life.

The Lord Sings over His People

The Lord your God is with you,
    the Mighty Warrior who saves.
He will take great delight in you;
    in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
    but will rejoice over you with singing.”

Zephaniah 3:17