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Minor Prophets | Zephaniah

December 1, 2024 Speaker: Jordan Gowing Series: Minor Prophets

Topic: Sunday Morning Teaching Passage: Zephaniah 1:1– 3:20

 

How does the book of Zephaniah point us to Jesus and the gospel? Join us this Sunday at CrossWinds Church in Spirit Lake as we consider the book of Zephaniah.

 

Sermon Discussion

  1. Have you ever studied the book of Zephaniah before? What did you know of this book before our study?
  2. What is one takeaway from the sermon and one question that you had after hearing the sermon?
  3. Read 1 Peter 1:10. After our study, how would you say that Zephaniah fulfills Peter’s words?
  4. Read Zephaniah 1:2–3, 7–8, 14–17. How do these verses describe the day of the Lord?
  5. Read Zephaniah 1:5–6, 9, 12; 3:5–7. Is this an overreaction? Why is God bringing judgment upon Judah?
  6. Read Zephaniah 1:18. What are some ways (besides just “silver and gold”) that people look to deliver them on the day of the Lord?
  7. Read Zephaniah 3:9; Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21–24, 37–40. What is the “good news” of the day of the Lord?
  8. Read Zephaniah 3:14–15. How will the people of God respond to God’s salvation? Why will they respond in this way (v. 15)?
  9. Read Zephaniah 3:17; Isaiah 62:5. How will God respond to the salvation of his people? How is this good news?
  10. This Time Tomorrow: How does this passage transform your thoughts, actions, or interactions at “this time tomorrow”?

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