Zephaniah

Idolatry is rife amongst God’s people and the surrounding nations, and it’s into this context that the prophet Zephaniah brings two clear messages: judgment and restoration. Dave Cornes explores what it looks like for us to repent and return to God, trusting Him to protect us through persecution and purify us through right judgment. This five-day reading plan will inspire you to rejoice as you look forward to ultimate restoration.

The Book of Zephaniah

Daily Bible Reading helps you build consistent interaction with Scripture. Each day includes background information on the Bible passage, key verses for meditation, reflection questions to help you dive deeper into Scripture, and prayers to help you connect to God and others. Journey with us this month as we explore the theme, “God’s Saving Word: Joy.” 

Daily Bible Reading — December 2023, God’s Saving Word: Joy

This 5-day plan will walk you through the book of Zephaniah. Each day is accompanied by a short video that explains what’s happening in the text. In this plan, you will learn how God's purifying fire is not for destruction but for creating a world where the humble are exalted and learning to embrace humility as the key to inheriting God's kingdom.

Zephaniah: The Humble Inherit the Earth | Video Devotional

This devotion taken from Book of Zephaniah will equip you with biblical truths, and guide you to practice it daily as you continue your walk of faith in Christ.


Book of Zephaniah

Despite King Josiah’s religious reform in the last days of Judah, the people remained unrepentant. Zephaniah thus prophesied God’s judgment to Jerusalem and her surrounding nations. The book, however, ends with a surprise that God’s judgment is not just meant to punish, but also glean from the nations a people who will serve God with one accord. This vision, will be fully fulfilled by the Church of Christ.

Through the Bible: Zephaniah

Prophesying during the reign of King Josiah, Zephaniah’s ministry concerned the sinfulness of Judah and her neighbors. Zephaniah prophesied about a coming “day of the Lord,” when God will pour out His wrath on those who persist in their wickedness. Zephaniah reminds us that although the coming judgment of the Lord is severe, God stands ready to save those who trust in Him.

The Day of the Lord: A Study in Zephaniah


I want to encourage you to posture your heart with God’s heart. Ask Him daily to show you His love.

In this 5-day devotional, you will be encouraged to look closely into the deep love God has for you. 

Zephaniah 3:17, ESV, "The Lord your God is in your midst, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over you with gladness, he will quiet you by his love; he will exult over you with loud singing."

“...he will exult over you with loud singing.”

Look up the definition of “exult”.
Visualize it.

Love,
Leigh Ann


Heart to Heart

Reflect on the books of the Minor Prophets through powerfully crafted images and helpful questions to reflect upon.

Seeing the Minor Prophets

Nowhere else does God’s wrath come crashing together with his love more dramatically than in Zephaniah’s prophecy. “I will sweep away everything from the face of the earth” (Zeph 1:2). “He will quiet them with his love…and rejoice over them with singing” (Zeph 3:17). So how do we reconcile the two? Join Melanie Hurlbut for a clear explanation and compelling storytelling as we journey together through Zephaniah.