Zephaniah Bible — KJV Bible Study Guide
A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on zephaniah bible, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.
The 10 lessons
Lesson 1 · Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV)
During whose reign did Zephaniah prophesy?
Answer: Josiah
Study note. The word of the LORD which came unto Zephaniah the son of Cushi… in the days of Josiah the son of Amon, king of Judah.
Lesson 2 · Zephaniah 1:2 (KJV)
What will the LORD consume upon the face of the land?
Answer: All things
Study note. I will utterly consume all things from off the land, saith the LORD.
Lesson 3 · Zephaniah 1:4 (KJV)
What does the LORD say he will stretch out against Judah?
Answer: His hand
Study note. I will stretch out mine hand upon Judah, and upon all the inhabitants of Jerusalem.
Lesson 4 · Zephaniah 1:15 (KJV)
What day is described as 'a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress'?
Answer: The day of the LORD
Study note. That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness.
Lesson 5 · Zephaniah 2:3 (KJV)
What did the LORD command the people to seek?
Answer: Righteousness and meekness
Study note. Seek ye the LORD, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment; seek righteousness, seek meekness: it may be ye shall be hid in the day of the LORD'S anger.
Lesson 6 · Zephaniah 3:1 (KJV)
Which nation is described as 'the oppressing city'?
Answer: Jerusalem
Study note. Woe to her that is filthy and polluted, to the oppressing city!
Lesson 7 · Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)
What does the LORD say he will do in the midst of his people after judgment?
Answer: Sing, rejoice, rest in his love
Study note. The LORD thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.
Lesson 8 · Zephaniah 3:18 (KJV)
What will the LORD do to the people's captivity?
Answer: Turn back their captivity
Study note. I will gather them that are sorrowful for the solemn assembly, who are of thee, to whom the reproach of it was a burden. Behold, at that time I will undo all that afflict thee.
Lesson 9 · Zephaniah 1:5 (KJV)
How does the book describe the idols of Judah?
Answer: Worthless
Study note. And them that worship the host of heaven upon the housetops; and them that worship and that swear by the LORD, and that swear by Malcham.
Lesson 10 · Zephaniah 1:4 (KJV)
What does Zephaniah say will happen to the proud?
Answer: They will be brought low
Study note. I will also stretch out mine hand upon Judah… and I will cut off the remnant of Baal from this place, and the name of the Chemarims with the priests.
Key verses to memorize
The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.
Discussion questions
- Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
- How does zephaniah bible point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
- Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
- Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?