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    Zephaniah — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on zephaniah, 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

    1. Lesson 1 · Zephaniah 1:2 (KJV)

      In the beginning of the book, the LORD declares He will utterly consume all things from off what?

      Answer: The face of the land

      Study note. The LORD declares He will consume all things from off the land.

      Read Zephaniah 1:2 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV)

      Zephaniah was the son of Cushi, the son of Gedaliah, the son of Amariah, the son of whom?

      Answer: Hezekiah

      Study note. The genealogy of Zephaniah is traced back to Hizkiah (Hezekiah).

      Read Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV)

      During whose reign did the word of the LORD come unto Zephaniah?

      Answer: Josiah

      Study note. Zephaniah prophesied in the days of Josiah the son of Amon.

      Read Zephaniah 1:1 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Zephaniah 1:12 (KJV)

      The LORD says He will punish the men that are settled on their what?

      Answer: Lees

      Study note. The LORD punishes those 'settled on their lees' who say the LORD will not do good or evil.

      Read Zephaniah 1:12 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Zephaniah 1:15 (KJV)

      How does Zephaniah describe the 'great day of the LORD' in chapter 1?

      Answer: A day of wrath, trouble, and distress

      Study note. The prophet describes it as a day of wrath, trouble, distress, and gloominess.

      Read Zephaniah 1:15 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Zephaniah 2:1 (KJV)

      What nation does the prophet call 'O nation not desired'?

      Answer: The nation of Israel

      Study note. The prophet calls the nation to gather together before the decree brings fierce anger.

      Read Zephaniah 2:1 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Zephaniah 2:13 (KJV)

      Which city does the LORD say He will make a desolation, and dry like a wilderness?

      Answer: Nineveh

      Study note. The LORD stretches out His hand against the north to destroy Assyria and Nineveh.

      Read Zephaniah 2:13 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Zephaniah 3:3 (KJV)

      In chapter 3, how are the princes of the city described?

      Answer: Roaring lions

      Study note. The text states 'Her princes within her are roaring lions.'

      Read Zephaniah 3:3 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Zephaniah 3:9 (KJV)

      The LORD promises to turn to the people a 'pure' what, that they may call upon His name?

      Answer: Language

      Study note. The LORD promises to 'turn to the people a pure language.'

      Read Zephaniah 3:9 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV)

      According to the final chapter, what will the LORD do over His people with joy?

      Answer: Joy

      Study note. The KJV says 'he will joy over thee with singing.'

      Read Zephaniah 3:17 (KJV) →

    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

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does zephaniah point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?