Zephaniah 1 — "A Call to Faithfulness"

Mar 24, 2025 • Pastor Thom Keller

In his presentation of Zephaniah chapter 1, Pastor Thom highlights the historical setting and background of the era's kings, who had neglected, turned away from, and had forgotten God's word, contrasting them with King Josiah, a righteous king who followed David's godly example and restored the importance of obeying the scriptures once they were discovered. The sermon addresses syncretistic worship (the blending of true and false worship), warns against deception, and discusses God’s impending judgment and wrath, drawing parallels with Revelation. The message concludes by encouraging the listeners to maintain an optimistic outlook while remaining a realist, aware of potential tribulations.

Scriptures covered:

Zephaniah 1:12-13

2 Kings 21:1-7, 19-21

2 Kings 22:1-13

Deuteronomy 28:49-61

2 Kings 22:15-22

Zephaniah 1:1-18

Joel 2:1-2, 31-32

Revelation 6:12

James 5:1-3

Ezekiel 7:19

Proverbs 11:4