Book of Zephaniah Summary: A Complete Animated Overview 

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The amazing thing about all of the minor prophets is that they all point to Jesus. They all talk about the coming king who will restore after sin has been dealt with in God's people. I am currently going through a tough, tough season partly due to my own sin and lack of forgiveness. God had warned me, then he let the "armies of Babylon" come, and now I feel hope for the restoration of my life.. because of repentance and ultimately God's forgiveness. This can truly be an allegory for someone's life as well as the life of a nation. Praise God for this!

I can't go to sleep. It's almost 2am in the morning where I am. I remember there's a Bible in my beside drawer. I haven't read the Bible for God knows how long. As I have my hand on the Bible I have a quick prayer just asking God that where I open up is something to show me. I land exactly on the beginning of the Book of Zephaniah, so I read the whole thing, and wow... If this isn't relevant to the time we're in right now. Thank you God for always having your hand on me 🙏🙌

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As I read the book of Zephaniah I realized something was off when in the middle of the rule of a just king (Josiah) a prophet was proclaiming destruction and wrath from God. And my whole reading session was plagued by that question. Why? Then the Lord made me understand exactly what you guys said on this video. "It's the people!!" A righteous ruler can come, destroy idols and reestablish the Law of the Lord, but if the people aren't purified and judged individually, change won't truly come. Oh but it HAS come through JESUS CHRIST, He is gathering us, just like in Zephaniah 3, to glorify His name and show the world that He is gracious and glorious beyond any kind of human depravation.

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Zephaniah 3:17 he sings over us. Just like a loving father holding his child.

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I've read Zephaniah in my King James bible before, but I never had a real understanding of it until i came across this video. This short 5-min video explained and illustrated Zephaniah in such a way that i really got a revelation of this word! ...... Thank You so much for sharing🙂 I look forward to seeing more bible-books explained in this format!

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I am an ELCA Lutheran from South Carolina. Today (November 15, Pentecost 24), Zephaniah 1:7, 12-18 was our Old Testament Lesson of the Day.

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Zephanja 1,18: Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD'S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.

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Amen. Lord Jesus Christ i am going through a really tough time at my work spot were people had been very evil to me and I trust you through the Word Zephaniah 3:19 Please help me get through this. I'm Jesus Christ i pray. AMEN.

Glory to God in the Highest!

ISAIAH 36 - ZEPHANIAH “Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, “The Lord will deliver us.” Has any one of the gods of the nations delivered its land from the hand of the king of Assyria?” (Isaiah 36:18) WORDS BY: FATHER "Isn’t it interesting how Zephaniah is the great, great grandson of Hezekiah? And isn’t it interesting how Isaiah 36 talks about the Assyrians coming up against Hezekiah when at the same time Zephaniah 2 speaks about the destruction upon Assyria? The enemy’s tactic is much like the Assyrian’s attitude when they confronted Hezekiah. Rabshakeh’s threats contradicted himself, where in one hand he said that he was sent by Me and in the other he said that no god has delivered a nation from their hands. All darkness is contradicting and you will find that the more you observe the enemy and how he works, the greater you will understand his tactics and his loops of contradictions. It won’t be long before you find him doing or saying something contrary to his point of argument. The enemy does this through people and through your own thoughts. You must bypass these smokescreens and get to the heart of the matter. Why is your enemy making threats to you? What is his agenda behind them? What part of the plan is he hiding from you that he is trying to accomplish? Always question these things and if you’re ever in doubt then return to your foundation - My word. The enemy’s aim is to bring confusion by planting seeds of doubt and distrust. When these thoughts arise, bind and loosen. Apply a blood covering to cleanse and discharge all demonic principalities at work. This will clear the air making you able to see clearly. Never dwell in the pit of confusion less you be judged also. But in everything, seek Me and uphold My justice. Seek righteousness, seek humility and it will be well with you."

Watching this I can see why saint Thomas Aquinas in the Summa has an whole question about God Mercy and justice always being togheteher! You are terrific guys!

Excellent presentation. Thank you. We could replace America with Jerusalem and get an accurate picture of where country is today.

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This is just one of the best ones. Love Zephaniah.

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God has given man so many chances to do right by Him. Each time we fall back to sin. It’s no wonder that one day we will lose this earthly world for the final time. I have a sense that it may come sooner than later. I will be at peace when this happens because I know I’ll be given eternal life with my Father.

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This book , along with many others are prophetic! God is on his way to restore his remnant, and bring them back to their own land from Babylon.

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Every true prophet points to Christ. Heavenly Father is the Lord of the vineyard (planet earth ) His Son, Jesus is the prince. The prophets are the laborers in the vineyard. The fruits of the vineyard are the righteous men and women

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It's a shame that so few, even few among Christians, spend so little time studying Judaism in it's own right absent the New Testament. How can one embrace Jesus if one doesn't understand torah?

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I think the book points more to the end times as i clearly states all "nations & the whole world" so maybe just maybe its not just about Jerusalem, but ties up with Revelation? Where Jesus / God himself is king & walks amoung us as ruler again

Do you think this has any connection to end times? Pray hard. Enjoy Elohim

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First time I find in the Bible that our Lord, God says that " he will rejoice over you with singing" Zep 3:17 !

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The end of Zephaniah,,, really our lord is mercy full, glory and honor to God most high amen ❤

A very helpful and informative narrative. Many thanks.

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