Jensens survey of the old testament adam 260
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ful ll to appropriate the blessings of the
Gospel.
11. Read the Bible text to account for the
two short sections beginning at 3:1 and 3:6.
12. Note the chart’s contrasting phrases
taken from the opening and close of the
book. Also, read in your Bible contrasting
messages of the text:
Judgment: 1:14-18
Restoration: 3:14-17
13. Note the key words listed on the
chart. Add to this list as you continue your
study in the book.
III. APPLICATIONS
1. Why is it necessary, when studying a
book of the Bible, to believe that the book
was infallibly inspired? Do you believe
Zephaniah’s prophecies are wholly accurate?
2. What are some applications of 1:1—3:7
to today? What does this section of
Zephaniah teach about God and man?
3. What is your de nition of sin? Compare
the phrase “against the LORD” (1:17) with 1
John 3:4.
4. Is sin a justi able cause of the severe
judgments described in Zephaniah (e.g.,
1:17)?
5. What various kinds of sins are exposed
in 3:1-5? Are such sins common today?
6. Can a sinner become so hardened in his
rebellion against God that any possibility of
salvation is cancelled? Is there such a thing
as “a point of no return” in this life,
spiritually speaking?
7. How do you apply such prophecies as
1:2-6 and 2:1-3 to the end times?
8. The Day of the Lord will be a day of
judgment for some and a day of deliverance
for others. Relate this to Psalm 76:9.
9. Read 2 Peter 3:10-18. Note the
appearance of the phrase “day of the Lord.”
What spiritual lessons can a Christian learn
here in connection with the prophesied Day
of the Lord?
10. What does it mean to you that the
Lord is “in the midst” of His people
(3:5,15,17)? How does a believer sense the
presence of the Lord? Why is His presence
so vital?
11. The rst words of God to the elect
people, the Jews, are recorded in Genesis
12:1-3. Read these verses. What prophecies
of Zephaniah 3:8-20 perfectly ful ll the
promises given in the Genesis passage?
12. Relate 3:8-20 to Paul’s prophecy of
Romans 11:25-28 about what will happen to
believing Israel in end times.
13. Re ect on the great truth of
3:156(KJV): “Thou shalt not see evil any
more.”’ When will this be? Compare this
prophecy with the descriptions of New
