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Zephaniah 1 · Grade 4

The Day of Yahweh Is Near

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Zephaniah 1:1 says Yahweh's word came to Zephaniah, the son of Cushi, in the days of Josiah, king of Judah. Zephaniah's message starts with a strong warning that God will sweep away evil from the earth.

God names the sins of Judah. Some worshiped Baal. Some worshiped the army of the sky on the housetops. Some swore by Yahweh and by another god too. Others turned back from following Yahweh and never sought him at all.

Zephaniah calls, be silent at the presence of the Lord Yahweh, for the day of Yahweh is at hand. God would search Jerusalem with lamps and find those who say in their heart that Yahweh will do nothing. The great day of Yahweh is near. On that day neither silver nor gold will be able to deliver them.

Show What You Know

  1. When did Zephaniah receive Yahweh's word?

  2. Name one sin God points out in Judah.

  3. What did some people say in their heart?

  4. What could not deliver them on that day?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. names the sins of Judah.
  2. Zephaniah calls, be at the presence of the Lord Yahweh, for the day of Yahweh is at hand.
  3. God would search Jerusalem with and find those who say in their heart that Yahweh will do nothing.
  4. The great of Yahweh is near.

Think About It

  1. Some people in Judah followed God and other gods at the same time. What can divide our hearts from God today?

  2. Zephaniah says to be silent before God. When can you take quiet time to listen to God?

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)

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Prayer

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

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What could you do to learn more from the Bible this week?
  • How does it change your day to know God sees what you do?

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