The book of zephaniah is probably best known for being the least known book of the entire bible. What does it mean to worship the starry host or the host of the heavens zephaniah 1. The book of zephaniah was written before the fall of judah in 587 bc. A threatening of the destruction of judah and jerusalem, an utter destruction, by the chaldeans, zeph. Benjamin zephaniah has 34 books on goodreads with 17819 ratings. While there are more than three dozen vineyards in loudoun, its zephaniah farms history and the hauntings that make this winery wholly unique. Zephaniah may have been a contemporary of other old testament prophets such as jeremiah and nahum and the book of mormon prophet lehi see bible chronology. Our winery is located in a 1820 loudoun county manor house. To call the people of jerusalem and judah to repentance in the face of the babylonian invasion and hope in a grand restoration after the time of destruction and exile. Zephaniah warned of an impending judgment while providing hope for the faithful. Zephaniah would have been the first prophet to judah in the 60 years since isaiah nahum was about assyria iv. Winery book club at zephaniah farm vineyard, leesburg.
The book was written some time between 641 and 612 b. Both prophets lived at the end of the assyrian period and the beginning of the. Thus the period from 640 to 622 is the likely time for the giving of the prophecy. Zephaniah farm vineyard leesburg 2020 all you need to. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of zephaniah, and the following are five of the best. Zephaniah observed the political development of israel the kingdom of the north, judah the kingdom of the south, and all the neighboring nations, from the perspective that the people must recognize that god governed history. These books about wine will teach you to taste, order, and discuss it. Interesting facts about zephaniah barnes bible charts meaning. This day is one of judgment against those who sin against god, and one of blessing for those who follow him. Bible commentaries albert barnes notes on the whole bible zephaniah. Book of zephaniah bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets.
Zephaniah introduction scofield reference bible commentary. This subject is whats inside the little scroll in the fathers right hand rev. Zephaniah overview albert barnes notes on the whole bible. Among the minor prophets, we are certainly much more familiar with jonah and hosea. In addition to being a working farm, zephaniah farm vineyard is the definition of a family vineyard.
The day of the lord, the lord is in the midst of you author. Zephaniah was called to his role not long after habakkuk. It is probable that their appearance was the occasion of the first utterances of jeremiah, and we may conjecture that zephaniahs call came through the same series of events. This little book written by zephaniah the prophet is talking about the day of the lord. Traipsing along the harmony cluster wine trail takes you through. Who was the instrument of conveying it to the church. Introduction zephaniah ministered before the babylonian captivity began in 586 bc and not long before jeremiah, who lived at the time of the captivity. Or it may be meant of a general decay of trade, which was a preface and introduction to the general destruction of the land. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniahs greatgreat grandfather, hezekiah. It is a small book, nestled in the midst of the minor prophets, toward the end of the old testament.
Constables notes on zephaniah 2020 edition unity criticism of the unity of zephaniah has not had great influence. Visited zephaniah winery with friends and we have nothing but good things to. Woe to her who is rebellious and polluted, to the oppressing city. The 51 best wine books for 2020 california winery advisor. Zephaniah has a longer recorded pedigree than any other prophet, and it goes back to hezekiah, who is usually, and with some reason, identified with the king of that name. They were the first virginia winery to introduce virginia to chardonnay and the first to introduce vinifera. He begins his prophecy by tracing his heritage back to hezekiah king of judah. Bible study guide book of zephaniah saturday, november 3, 2012 background on zephaniah in zephaniah 1. We are offering vineyardside wine pickup we will be glad to sell bottles so you can enjoy zephaniah wines at home. Zephaniah means yahweh has hiddenprotected, or yahweh hides. A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. During the time of the minor prophets, the nation of israel had divided into two separate countries, each with its own government.
He identified himself much better than any other of the minor prophets, mentioning four generations of ancestors, back to hezekiah, a good. The word of the lord which came unto zephaniah the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah it seems likely that more forefathers of the prophet are named than is the wont of holy scripture, because the last so named was some one remarkable. The book of the prophet zephaniah indicates that he ministered during the reign of josiah 640609, the last of the godly kings of judah cf. The northern ten tribes had already been carried into assyria nearly a century before, c. Tom constables expository notes on zephaniah this is also available in the net. A charge against them for their gross sin, which provoked god to bring that destruction upon them zeph. A slow unhurried reading of zephaniah is essential. Introduction to the book of zephaniah the bible journey. Bible search study tools scripture find verses for words or phrases. Like jeremiah, zephaniah prophesies that judah will be punished for following pagan gods. Ninth of the 12 minor prophets of the old testament of the bible, the book of zephaniah draws its name from the prophet zephaniah, whose ministry places its authorship at c.
With the discovery of the book of deuteronomy in 621, josiah moved quickly to enforce its provisions, removing many of the high places and restoring peoples worship to god alone. The new testament on one occasion identifies the day of the lord with the gift of the spirit on the day of pentecost acts 2. An exegetical commentary nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah. Zephaniah farm vineyard located in leesburg, virginia including winery information, map of the leesburg area, directions, and nearby wineries and vineyards in va. An introduction to the book of zephaniah an argument of the book of zephaniah. Zephaniah the one whom jehovah has chosen was a prophet of judah. Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah, king of judah 640609 bc. Overview and significant sections zephaniahs message is clear, god is a god of judgement, and acts throughout history to judge as he will at the end of time, in the day of the lord. The book of zephaniah consists of a single collection of oracles, mostly short. C zephaniah therefore was a contemporary with habakkuk.
The book of zephaniah center point bible institute. The date of zephaniahs prophecy is given as in the days of josiah the son of amon, king of judah. Since his time was near to that of habakkuk, so his subject was also related. In hebrew the book is titled hynpx meaning yahweh hides perhaps reflecting the terror of the days of manasseh when zephaniah. Structurally, the book of micah alternates three prophecies of doom and destruction and three prophecies of hope and restoration. There may have been some overlap with jeremiah since he began to prophecy in 627 b. Winery book club, zephaniah farm vineyard, 19381 dunlop mil road, leesburg, virginia 20175, leesburg, united states. The book comprises sayings attacking imitations of foreign religious practices, idolatry, and those who doubt the threat of the lords wrath. In this book gisela kreglinger offers a fresh, holistic vision of the christian life that sees god at work in all created things, including vineyards, the work of vintners. And the temple, he states, fares no better because the priests do not teach gods word, nor do the prophets speak the truth. With the current restrictions of covid19, we are not open to provide our seated wine tastings. It probably dates from just before king josiahs religious reforms of 621bc see 2 kings 23. Apocrypha king james bible kjv world english bible web.
The bible does not mention him elsewhere, but from his book. It was a time of revival, but the captivity was impending, nevertheless, and zephaniah points out the moral state which, despite the superficial revival under josiah jeremiah 2. If nelson were to put his inspirational story of dreamturnedreality on audio book, i would. Casanels introductory wine brand is aptly titled chegada, which in. Both lived when, for the sins of the reign of manasseh, god had pronounced an irreversible sentence of destruction upon jerusalem.
Visited zephaniah winery with friends and we have nothing but good things to say about the visit. The book of zephaniah was written from 640609 bc, during the reign of king josiah who brought spiritual renewal and reform to judah after the long and devastating reign of king manasseh. Zephaniah s primary target for gods message of judgment, the nation of judah, had fallen into grievous sin under the reign of their king, manasseh. Outline of the book of zephaniah woe to her that is rebellious and polluted. The book of hosea consists of fourteen chapters, which was the record for a minor prophet until zechariah tied it a couple centuries later. Zephaniah is a loudoun county farm winery proud of hand crafting fine wines from the grapes we grow on the family farm. Book of zephaniah overview insight for living ministries. The prophecy by zephaniah is a companion to that of habakkuk.
This summary of the book of zephaniah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of zephaniah. The prophet zephaniah was evidently a person of considerable social standing in judah and was probably related to the royal line. Obrien, nahum, habakkuk, zephaniah, haggai, zechariah. Micah, eighthcentury southern prophet and contemporary of isaiah, is discussed. The 12 best wine books, according to sommeliers 2018 the. It is also possible that the work of zephaniah contributed to his desire to turn the nation back towards the lord. We have one chronological note which is of more value for the correct understanding of his prophecy than the other. The book is concerned throughout with the day of the lord. Zephaniah chapter 1 verse by verse bible commentary. She has not obeyed his voice, she has not received correction. Among the prophets, this is a unique introduction with its long list of fathers back to zephaniahs great. Written to zephaniah addressed the jews in judah and all later bible readers. A contrast between a wicked city and a righteous god.
The book consists of a series of independent sayings, many of which are rightly attributed. After the publication of my first book, pour me another. The word of the lord which came to zephaniah, the son of cushi, the son of gedaliah, the son of amariah, the son of hezekiah, in the days of josiah, the son of amon, king of judah. Zephaniah summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of zephaniah for bible study or sunday school lessons. The structure of the book of zephaniah includes three major sections 1. Zephaniah farm vineyard creates wines handcrafted with skill and passion on our thirdgeneration working farm. The coming day of the lord will bring judgment on the wicked, both jews and gentiles, and restoration for a righteous remnant which will include both jews and gentiles. The theme of zephaniah is the approaching day of the lord. Welcome to reading lists, comprehensive book guides from the strategist designed to make you an expert or at least a fascinating. Book of zephaniah, also called sophonias, the ninth of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets, collected in one book, the twelve, in the jewish canon. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Zephaniah 3 the lord rejoices over the restoration of his people a. Zephaniah chapter 2 kjv king james version seek ye the lord, all ye meek of the earth, which have wrought his judgment.
This prophet, a contemporary of jeremiah, exercised his ministry during the reign of josiah. Overview of the book of zephaniah reformed answers to. The bible journey introduction to the book of zephaniah. Israel, the northern country consisting of ten tribes, and judah, the remaining two tribes in the south. An opinionated guide to gold country wines, i was surprised by the number of people. What authority it has, and who gave it that authority. The book of zephaniah contains no direct messianic prophecies, but the prophets focus on the day of the lord as the time of judgment and blessing connects his message with the work of christ. The prophet predicts the general destruction of judah and jerusalem by the chaldeans. He lives and prophesied during the reign of king josiah, which places his book around 621 b.
Like the writings of many of the prophets, the book of zephaniah follows a pattern of judgment on all people for their sin followed by the restoration of gods chosen people. The word of the lord which came unto zephaniah though this prophet has given us so large a list of his ancestors, yet little concerning him is known, because we know nothing certain relative to the persons of the family whose names are here introduced. She has not trusted in the lord, she has not drawn. Zephaniah prophesied during the reign of josiah 640609 b. Within this complacent atmosphere, zephaniah s devastating message came as a deafening thunder. The book is attributed to a prophet named zephaniah, who prophesied in judah during the seventh century b. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, november 20. If that identification were correct, we have in zephaniah a person unique among the canonical prophets, since no other is connected with the royal house of judah. The book consists of a series of independent sayings, many of which are rightly attributed to zephaniah, written probably about 640630 bc. Zephaniah farm vineyard leesburg 2020 all you need to know. Zephaniah likens the corrupt court officials to roar ing lions, and the judges as evening wolves. During the reign of josiah the word of the lord came to zephaniah. The book of zephaniah modern english world english. Reading the chapter before looking at the notes, while working with the notes, and after finishing with the notes will give each researcher a powerful sense of the series of meanings within each chapter.