Chapter One
1. When did the word of the Lord come to Zephaniah?
2. What promises of judgement did God deliver to Zephaniah in verses 2-6? Against whom were they to be delivered?
3. What does Zephaniah instruct in verse 7? Why?
4. What are God’s complaints in verses 8-9? (See 1 Samuel 5:5)
5. What would happen to the men who said “The LORD will not do good, Nor will He do evil.” ?
6. How is the great day of the Lord described in verses 14-16?
7. Describe God’s judgement from verses 17-18.
Chapter Two
1. From verses 1-3, what advice does Zephaniah give to the people?
2. What scenes of desolation are depicted in verses 4-7?
3. What does God say about Moab and Ammon in verses 8-12?
4. What does He predict for Ethopia?
5. What does he say about Assyria?
6. What city is being discussed in verse 15? What is said about it?
Chapter Three
1. What accusations are laid against the city and her inhabitants in verses 1-4?
2. How does Zephaniah contrast them with God in verse 5?
3. What scenes of punishment does Zephaniah describe in verses 6-8?
4. Describe the redemption the Lord promises in verses 9-13.
5. From verses 15-20, why would Israel be able to rejoice, as they were told in verse 14?