SwordPlay - S3E3 (ep. 66) - Zephaniah 2

  • Why is Judah called a shameless nation? (v.1)
  • What does it mean to seek righteousness and humility? (v.3)
  • How does Yahweh hide someone on the day of wrath? (v.3)
  • Is there a pattern to the nations listed for punishment? (v.4ff)
  • Who were the Cherethites and why did they inhabit the seacoast? (v.5)
  • What does it mean that the word of Yahweh is against them? (v.5)
  • Did Zephaniah speak to other nations? Why are they included if the audience is Judah? (v.5)
  • Did the remnant of Judah ever dwell alone or inherit the nations being judged? (v.7, 9)
  • How did Moab and Ammon taunt and revile Judah? (v.8, 10)
  • How is Damascus removed “unto the age?” (LXX v.9)
  • What does it mean that Yahweh will starve all of the gods? (v.11)
  • Did all of the coastlands eventually bow down to Yahweh? (v.11)
  • Why are coastlands mentioned when Moab and Ammon are inland? (v.11)
  • What is the significance of Ethiopia at the time? (v.12)
  • When will Assyria be destroyed and Nineveh made like the desert? (v.13)
  • What is the meaning of the specific animals that will dwell in Nineveh? (v.14)
  • Why would Nineveh say, “I am and there is no one besides me?” (v.15)

This week’s Featured Creature: Azazel

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