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Zephaniah 1 · Grade 3

Be Silent Before God

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Zephaniah 1:1 says Yahweh's word came to Zephaniah in the days of Josiah, king of Judah. God was not happy with Judah. Many had turned back from following Yahweh. Some also worshiped Baal and the stars.

Zephaniah said, be silent at the presence of the Lord Yahweh, for the day of Yahweh is at hand. God said he would search Jerusalem with lamps. Some people thought God would do nothing.

Zephaniah said the great day of Yahweh is near. It would be a day of trouble and of the trumpet. Neither their silver nor their gold would be able to save them.

Memory Verse

“Be silent at the presence of the Lord Yahweh, for the day of Yahweh is at hand. For Yahweh has prepared a sacrifice. He has consecrated his guests.”

Zephaniah 1:7 (WEB)

Answer the Questions

  1. When did Yahweh's word come to Zephaniah?

  2. What had many people turned back from?

  3. What would God search Jerusalem with?

  4. What did Zephaniah say is near?

  5. What could not save them?

Be Silent Before God

Write what happened in each box.

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Word Search

Find each word. Words go across, down, and diagonally.

CBLAMPSUVUWEEPLNSJOMSILENTLCNVYISANJHNEARRGGIYJDSKLHRPALANSOHEKNEYCJRJAHOVBWBDYTC
  • SILENT
  • LAMPS
  • GREAT
  • LORD
  • NEAR
  • DAY

Prayer

Dear God, thank You for being holy. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • Why is it good to be ready to meet God?
  • What do you trust in besides God?

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