DAY 359

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Zephaniah and Revelation 16

If you did your Bible reading today, well done. He is a brief summary of Zephaniah

ZEPHANIAH prophesied during the reforms of King Josiah (640-609 bc), who brought spiritual revival to Judah after the long and disastrous reign of Manasseh. Zephaniah pronounced God’s judgment on corruption and wickedness but also his plan to restore Judah. He spoke of the coming “day of the Lord” when sin would be punished, justice would prevail, and a “remnant” of the faithful would be saved. The term “day of the Lord” occurs throughout the Bible referring both to impending historical judgments from God and to his final judgment at the end of the time. Though Zephaniah does not give details about this day, he speaks of its fearsome consequences (1:18) and calls people to seek the Lord (2:3).

Today we read REVELATION 16 and the seven bowls of God’s wrath. As it is Christmas I will write about this tomorrow – Scene 5.