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The Book of Zephaniah, taught by David McClanahan

  • August 31, 2025David McClanahanThe Book of Zephaniah57:56Introduction to Zephaniah establishing biblical prophecy as God's urgent word to a prophet for delivery to a specific audience, situating the prophet in Josiah's reign and explaining Old Testament history as instruction for modern believers.Zephaniah 1:11 Corinthians 10Zephaniah 1:15Zephaniah 1:12Leviticus (referenced for Moses)Ezekiel (referenced for scroll vision)Jeremiah 2 (bride metaphor)Ezekiel 20-30 (referenced for God's emotional response)Genesis 6 (flood narrative)Zephaniah 3:9-20 (nations and Israel responding)
  • August 31, 2025David McClanahanThe Book of Zephaniah1:03:29An analysis of five forms of idolatry in Zephaniah 1:4-6 with ancient Judahite and contemporary Christian examples.Zephaniah 1:4-62 Kings 21:1-9Leviticus 18:1-30Leviticus 20:1-27Judges 17:1-18:31Zephaniah 3:4Isaiah 1Deuteronomy 18Romans 1Hebrews 12
  • July 10, 2025David McClanahanThe Book of Zephaniah1:00:49Analysis of Zephaniah 1:7-18 emphasizing the imminence of God's wrathful judgment and humanity's false securities before the Day of the Lord.Zephaniah 1:7-18Zephaniah 1:2-3Zephaniah 1:12Zephaniah 1:14-18Isaiah 25Jeremiah 481 Thessalonians 5:32 Peter 3Lamentations
  • July 10, 2025David McClanahanThe Book of Zephaniah54:14Teaching on Zephaniah 2:1-11 contrasts avoidance of evil with wholehearted pursuit of God, using context of King Josiah and neighboring nations' judgment.Zephaniah 2:1-11Zephaniah 1:1-71 Samuel 52 Chronicles 34Isaiah 19Ezekiel (end)
  • July 10, 2025David McClanahanThe Book of Zephaniah58:13God pronounces judgment on surrounding nations while Jerusalem faces rebuke for refusing correction and trust; divine disappointment rather than anger motivates genuine repentance.Zephaniah 2:12–3:8Zephaniah 1:12Zephaniah 1:18Zephaniah 2:1-3Zephaniah 3:5Isaiah 47Isaiah 18Psalm 68:31Jonah (historical reference)
  • July 10, 2025David McClanahanThe Book of Zephaniah55:07God's redeemed people from all nations, both Gentile and Jewish, constitute His most prized treasure and gather on His holy mountain in unified worship.Zephaniah 3:9-14Zephaniah 2:11Zephaniah 2:15Zephaniah 1Genesis 11John 17Acts 17:26John 81 Thessalonians 4Hebrews 10
  • July 10, 2025David McClanahanThe Book of Zephaniah56:36Analysis of Zephaniah 3:14-20 examining the Lord's redemption of a humble remnant, His rejoicing over His people, and the reversal of shame into praise.Zephaniah 3:14-20Zephaniah 1:14Zephaniah 3:11Zephaniah 3:12Isaiah 2Zechariah 14Romans 111 Peter 2Hebrews 12Jeremiah 29:11Revelation 19
  • July 10, 2025David McClanahanThe Book of Zephaniah59:17Final class session on Zephaniah featuring participant testimonies on themes of repentance, refuge in God, and preparation for the day of the Lord.Zephaniah 3:11-12Zephaniah 1:1Zephaniah 3:16-20Zephaniah 2:1-3Zephaniah 3:17Ephesians 2:20-221 Peter 2:4-5Zephaniah 2:9Zephaniah 3:9-13Romans 11James 4:7