Book of Zephaniah

Question 1

What is the likely setting for the prophetic ministry of Zephaniah?

Answer 1

The Day of the Lord

Question 2

With which other prophet is Zephaniah associated with?

Answer 2

Jeremiah

Question 3

3 Major Theological points of Zephaniah?

Answer 3

1) The Day of the Lord
2) The Humble and the Afflicted
3) The Danger of Syncretism

Question 4

What is Syncretism?

Answer 4

worship of other gods

Question 5

What are some examples of Syncretism?

Answer 5

Ex: the four generations that the word of the lord came to- Zephaniah, Cushi, Gedaliah, Amariah

Question 6

What is the major topic of Zephaniah 1? How is it described?

Answer 6

Primary Sin, described as worshiping multiple gods rather than exclusively one God.

Question 7

What does the word “ani” mean?

Answer 7

ani- poor, afflicted

Question 8

What does the word “anaw: mean respectively?

Answer 8

anaw: humble, meek

Question 9

How does the use of ani and anaw impact our understanding of the message?

Answer 9

The use of the words helps us understand the different interpretations of humble. One can be humble towards others, or can be humbled by something, such as the grace of God.

Question 10

How are the leader of Jerusalem depicted in Zephaniah 3 1-4?

Answer 10

The leaders are depicted as roaring lions, evening wolves arrogant and treacherous

Question 11

How does Zephaniah use the phrase “on that day” in chapter 3?

Answer 11

The phrase “on that day” is used a message from Jerusalem

Question 12

Zephaniah 3:17

Answer 12

“The Lord your God is with you, he is mighty to save.
He will take great delight in you, 
he will quiet you with his love, 
he will rejoice over you with singing.”
Obadiah