Zephaniah

Question 1

Subtitle of Zephaniah:

Answer 1

“The Day of the Lord- A Day of Wrath and Restoration”

Question 2

Theme of Zephaniah:

Answer 2

“The Restoration of Israel in the Day of the Lord”

Question 3

What are the Key Words?

Answer 3

The Day of the Lord

Question 4

Who is the author of Zephaniah?

Answer 4

Zephaniah

Question 5

Who was Zephaniah?

Answer 5

The great-great- grandson of King Hezekiah and therefore, of royal blood. He was like Isaiah, a prophet of the royal court

Question 6

Destination of Zephaniah:

Answer 6

The Southern and Sole Surviving Kingdom of Judah

Question 7

Background of Zephaniah:

Answer 7

The Northern Kingdom had already fallen to Assyria by the time of Zephaniah. in the South, the 55 evil years under wicked kings had a profound effect upon Judah, from which it never fully recovered. Zephaniah’s prophecies helped bring about a temporary revival in 621 BC under King Josiah, but it was far too late! After Josiah’s death, the people quickly turned back to their sin.

Question 8

What does Zephaniah mention more than any other book?

Answer 8

The Prophetic Day of the Lord

Question 9

What does Zephaniah predict?

Answer 9

The reversal of the curse of Babel during the Millennial Kingdom of Christ