1. ZEPHANIAH The Savior’s Summons to Satisfaction Jason S. DeRouchie, PhD www.derouchie-meyer.org Bethlehem Baptist Church, Fall 2015

2. The Superscription (1:1) The Nature and Source of the Prophecy The Messenger of the Prophecy The Temporal Backdrop of the Prophecy

3. Takeaway Consider some implications of the book of Zephaniah being “the word of the LORD.” Celebrate God’s non-prejudicial mercy to preserve a remnant that hopes in his name. o God shows no partiality o God perpetuates kingdom hope

4. Outline of Zephaniah The Superscription to the Summons to Satisfaction (1:1) The Setting to the Summons to Satisfaction (1:2–18) The Essence of the Summons to the Satisfaction (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 satisfying salvation