Destination: Zephaniah & Haggai Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Prepare yourself for our forty-third flight over the Bible from
30,000 Feet. This flight will take us soaring over the entirety
of both Zephaniah and Haggai. The two books cover five chapters
which speak of the coming Day of the Lord, His wrath upon Judah
and her neighbors, and an encouragement after their return from
exile to rejoice and rebuild the Temple. The key chapters to
review are Zephaniah 1-3 and Haggai 1-2. DESTINATION: Zephaniah
1-3 Zephaniah, a "prince of the royal house of Judah," was the
prophet during the reign of King Josiah. The book addresses the
social injustice and moral decay of Judah and her neighbors. The
theme of Zephaniah is the coming Day of the Lord and His wrath
upon the nations, including Israel. The book opens with sorrow
and closes CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 640 B.C. Amon becomes king of
Judah 641 B.C. Josiah becomes king of Judah c. 640-625 B.C. Time
of Zephaniah's life and prophecy in Judah. PLACES OF INTEREST: -
Judgment ag