Judgment Is Coming

Zephaniah 1:2-6 JUDGMENT IS COMING!

Judgment is Coming! Archimedes

Judgment is Coming!

Judgment is Coming!  Manywill be just like Archimedes & that boy at Disney World!

Judgment is Coming!  Manywill be just like Archimedes & that boy at Disney World!  “As were the days of Noah, so will be the coming of the Son of Man. For as in those days before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day when Noah entered the ark, and they were unaware until the flood came and swept them all away, so will be the coming of the Son of Man” (Mt 24:37-39, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  Manywill be just like Archimedes & that boy at Disney World!  Mt 24:37-39.  “While people are saying, „There is peace and security,‟ then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape” (1 Thess 5:3, ESV).

Judgment is Coming! Judgment is Coming!—whether or not people realize it!

Judgment is Coming!  The rich farmer had no idea that judgment was coming.

Judgment is Coming!  The rich farmer had no idea that judgment was coming.  He was planning on building big barns & having a nice life.

Judgment is Coming!  The rich farmer had no idea that judgment was coming.  He was planning on building big barns & having a nice life.  “Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” (Lk 12:20, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  The rich farmer had no idea that judgment was coming.  He was planning on building big barns & having a nice life.  “Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” (Lk 12:20, ESV).  This man is the definition of “fool”!

Judgment is Coming!  The rich farmer had no idea that judgment was coming.  He was planning on building big barns & having a nice life.  “Fool! This night your soul is required of you, and the things you have prepared, whose will they be?” (Lk 12:20, ESV).  This man is the definition of “fool”!  He was making plans for this life, but he forgot to make plans for judgment!

Judgment is Coming!  “It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Heb 9:27, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  “It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Heb 9:27, ESV).  The author doesn‟t say, “There might be judgment after death.”

Judgment is Coming!  “It is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment” (Heb 9:27, ESV).  The author doesn‟t say, “There might be judgment after death.”  Rather, there is judgment after death!

Judgment is Coming! How many people are oblivious to impending doom?

Judgment is Coming! Zephaniah 1:2-6

Judgment is Coming!  The people of Judah had no idea that “Judgment is Coming!”

Judgment is Coming!  The people of Judah had no idea that “Judgment is Coming!”  “At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are complacent, those who say in their hearts, „The LORD will not do good, nor will he do ill.‟ Their goods shall be plundered, and their houses laid waste. Though they build houses, they shall not inhabit them; though they plant vineyards, they shall not drink wine from them” (1:12-13).

Judgment is Coming!  The people of Judah had no idea that “Judgment is Coming!”  “At that time I will search Jerusalem with lamps, and I will punish the men who are complacent, those who say in their hearts, „The LORD will not do good, nor will he do ill.‟ Their goods shall be plundered, and their houses laid waste. Though they build houses, they shall not inhabit them; though they plant vineyards, they shall not drink wine from them” (1:12-13).  These people believed God would do nothing—either good or evil.

Judgment is Coming!  The people of Judah had no idea that “Judgment is Coming!”  God says, “You just wait! I‟ll show you what I can do!”

Judgment is Coming!  Granted,the context of this passage is the coming Babylonian Captivity.

Judgment is Coming!  Granted, the context of this passage is the coming Babylonian Captivity.  But, from this passage, we can learn important things about our future judgment.

Judgment is Coming! vv 2-3 JUDGMENT IS COMING UPON THE WHOLE WORLD

Judgment is Coming! “ „I will utterly sweep away everything from the face of the earth, „declares the LORD.‟ I will sweep away man and beast; I will sweep away the birds of the heavens and the fish of the sea, and the rubble with the wicked. I will cut off mankind from the face of the earth,‟ declares the LORD” (vv 2-3, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  Zephaniah pairs man & beast (created on the 6th day) and birds & fish (created on the 5th day).

Judgment is Coming!  Zephaniah pairs man & beast (created on the 6th day) and birds & fish (created on the 5th day).  This pairing demonstrates that every living thing is going to be destroyed.

Judgment is Coming!  Zephaniah pairs man & beast (created on the 6th day) and birds & fish (created on the 5th day).  This pairing demonstrates that every living thing is going to be destroyed.  The prophet, thus, demonstrates the totality & the severity of God‟s judgment.

Judgment is Coming!  This texts uses some of the same imagery as Moses does in describing the Flood.

Judgment is Coming!  This texts uses some of the same imagery as Moses does in describing the Flood.  “Face of the earth” occurs throughout the Flood narrative.

Judgment is Coming!  This texts uses some of the same imagery as Moses does in describing the Flood.  “Face of the earth” occurs throughout the Flood narrative.  This illustrates the totality of judgment.

Judgment is Coming!  This texts uses some of the same imagery as Moses does in describing the Flood.  “Face of the earth” occurs throughout the Flood narrative.  This illustrates the totality of judgment—just as everything was destroyed in the Flood, everything would be destroyed in this judgment.

Judgment is Coming!  Thejudgment at the end of the world is so total that no one shall escape.

Judgment is Coming!  Thejudgment at the end of the world is so total that no one shall escape.  “Before [Christ] will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats” (Mt 25:32, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  Thejudgment at the end of the world is so total that no one shall escape.  Mt 25:32.  “He will render to each one according to his works: to those who by patience in well-doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, he will give eternal life; but for those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, there will be wrath and fury” (Rom 2:6-8, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  Thejudgment at the end of the world is so total that no one shall escape.  Mt 25:32.  Rom 2:6-8.  “I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened” (Rev 20:12, ESV).

Judgment is Coming! What if you case is called before the Lord today?

Judgment is Coming! Are you ready for the day when God will sweep away everything? What if you case is called before the Lord today?

Judgment is Coming! vv 4-6 JUDGMENT IS COMING UPON THE HOUSE OF GOD

Judgment is Coming!  “I will stretch out my hand against Judah and against all the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and I will cut off from this place the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests along with the priests, those who bow down on the roofs to the host of the heavens, those who bow down and swear to the LORD and yet swear by Milcom, those who have turned back from following the LORD, who do not seek the LORD or inquire of him” (vv 4-6, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  Zephaniah begins with general judgment & then narrows his focus to include God‟s people.

Judgment is Coming!  Zephaniah begins with general judgment & then narrows his focus to include God‟s people.  Judah had been privileged to know God‟s word & they would, thus, receive a stricter judgment.

Judgment is Coming!  Zephaniah begins with general judgment & then narrows his focus to include God‟s people.  Judah had been privileged to know God‟s word & they would, thus, receive a stricter judgment.  That is also a New Testament principle.

Judgment is Coming!  Zephaniah begins with general judgment & then narrows his focus to include God‟s people.  Judah had been privileged to know God‟s word & they would, thus, receive a stricter judgment.  That is also a New Testament principle.  “It is time for judgment to begin at the household of God; and if it begins with us, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God?” (1 Pt 4:17, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  Zephaniah begins with general judgment & then narrows his focus to include God‟s people.  Judah had been privileged to know God‟s word & they would, thus, receive a stricter judgment.  That is also a New Testament principle.  1 Pt 4:17.  “That servant who knew his master‟s will but did not get ready or act according to his will, will receive a severe beating” (Lk. 12:47, ESV).

Judgment is Coming! It is only right that the house of God receives a stricter judgment!

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off from Jerusalem the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests.

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off from Jerusalem the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests.  The fact that there is a “remnant of Baal” may indicate that Josiah had begun his reforms.

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off from Jerusalem the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests.  The fact that there is a “remnant of Baal” may indicate that Josiah had begun his reforms.  Manasseh “rebuilt the high places that Hezekiah his father had destroyed, and he erected altars for Baal and made an Asherah, as Ahab king of Israel had done, and worshiped all the host of heaven and served them” (2 Ki. 21:3, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off from Jerusalem the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests.  The fact that there is a “remnant of Baal” may indicate that Josiah had begun his reforms.  2 Ki. 21:3.  Josiah destroyed much of that idolatry.

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off from Jerusalem the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests.  The fact that there is a “remnant of Baal” may indicate that Josiah had begun his reforms.  2 Ki. 21:3.  Josiah destroyed much of that idolatry: “They chopped down the altars of the Baals in his presence, and he cut down the incense altars that stood above them. And he broke in pieces the Asherim and the carved and the metal images, and he made dust of them and scattered it over the graves of those who had sacrificed to them” (2 Chr. 34:4, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off from Jerusalem the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests.  The fact that there is a “remnant of Baal” may indicate that Josiah had begun his reforms.  Josiah‟s reforms may just not have fully taken root.

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off from Jerusalem the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests.  The fact that there is a “remnant of Baal” may indicate that Josiah had begun his reforms.  Josiah‟s reforms may just not have fully taken root.  This remnant had to be eradicated.

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off from Jerusalem the remnant of Baal and the name of the idolatrous priests.  The fact that there is a “remnant of Baal” may indicate that Josiah had begun his reforms.  Josiah‟s reforms may just not have fully taken root.  This remnant had to be eradicated.  No person loyal to YHWH could be allowed to continue worshiping Baal.

Judgment is Coming!  Evil cannot go unchecked.

Judgment is Coming!  Evil cannot go unchecked.  Those in Judah needed to be on guard for those loyal to Baal.

Judgment is Coming!  Evil cannot go unchecked.  Those in Judah needed to be on guard for those loyal to Baal.  We must be on our guard for those who would propagate error.

Judgment is Coming!  Evenwhen churches largely do right, so may be devoted to error.

Judgment is Coming!  Evenwhen churches largely do right, so may be devoted to error.  “Many deceivers have gone out into the world, those who do not confess the coming of Jesus Christ in the flesh. Such a one is the deceiver and the antichrist” (2 Jn 7, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  Evenwhen churches largely do right, so may be devoted to error.  2 Jn 7.  “I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel” (Gal. 1:6, ESV).

Judgment is Coming! We must be careful that no “remnant of Baal” is in our midst.

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off those who bow down on their roofs to the host of the heavens.

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off those who bow down on their roofs to the host of the heavens.  Flat roofs provided a clear view of the stars & a good place for altars.

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off those who bow down on their roofs to the host of the heavens.  Flat roofs provided a clear view of the stars & a good place for altars.  Moses instructed God‟s people not to worship the stars (Deut 4:19).

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off those who bow down on their roofs to the host of the heavens.  Flat roofs provided a clear view of the stars & a good place for altars.  Moses instructed God‟s people not to worship the stars (Deut 4:19).  Manasseh introduced this worship (2 Ki 21:3, 5).

Judgment is Coming!  Godwould cut off those who bow down & swear to him and yet swear by Milcom.

Judgment is Coming!  Godwould cut off those who bow down & swear to him and yet swear by Milcom.  Milcolm was an Ammorite god also known as Molech.

Judgment is Coming!  Godwould cut off those who bow down & swear to him and yet swear by Milcom.  Milcolm was an Ammorite god also known as Molech.  “You shall not give any of your children to offer them to Molech, and so profane the name of your God: I am the LORD” (Lev. 18:21).

Judgment is Coming!  The sin here was syncretism.

Judgment is Coming!  The sin here was syncretism.  The Jews were taking some of the religion of their neighbors & mixing it with the worship of YHWH.

Judgment is Coming!  The sin here was syncretism.  The Jews were taking some of the religion of their neighbors & mixing it with the worship of YHWH.  God makes clear that his truth does not mix with error.

Judgment is Coming!  The sin here was syncretism.  The Jews were taking some of the religion of their neighbors & mixing it with the worship of YHWH.  God makes clear that his truth does not mix with error.  Doing so is like mixing oil & water.

Judgment is Coming!  These Jews had divided hearts.

Judgment is Coming!  These Jews had divided hearts—they wanted to serve God, but they wanted to hold on to the things of the world.

Judgment is Coming!  These Jews had divided hearts—they wanted to serve God, but they wanted to hold on to the things of the world.  If we are to please God, we cannot serve him with divided hearts.

Judgment is Coming!  There has long been a tendency for people to serve God with divided loyalty.

Judgment is Coming!  There has long been a tendency for people to serve God with divided loyalty.  The people of Samaria “feared the LORD but also served their own gods, after the manner of the nations from among whom they had been carried away” (2 Ki. 17:33, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  There has long been a tendency for people to serve God with divided loyalty.  The people of Samaria “feared the LORD but also served their own gods, after the manner of the nations from among whom they had been carried away” (2 Ki. 17:33, ESV).  “You cannot drink the cup of the Lord and the cup of demons. You cannot partake of the table of the Lord and the table of demons” (1 Cor. 10:21, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  We must serve God with whole hearted devotion.

Judgment is Coming!  We must serve God with whole hearted devotion.  “You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve” (Mt. 4:10, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  We must serve God with whole hearted devotion.  “You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve” (Mt. 4:10, ESV).  “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded” (Js. 4:8, ESV).

Judgment is Coming! “Sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I give my heart and my hand to this vote.”

Judgment is Coming! Adams knew there was no turning back!

Judgment is Coming! When we come to Christ, there is no turning back! Adams knew there was no turning back!

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off those who had turned back from following him & did not seek him or inquire of him.

Judgment is Coming!  God would cut off those who had turned back from following him & did not seek him or inquire of him.  These Jews had turned back from following the Lord.

Judgment is Coming!  There is a real danger that Christians will do the same.

Judgment is Coming!  There is a real danger that Christians will do the same.  About half of those who come to Christ, turn back.

Judgment is Coming!  There is a real danger that Christians will do the same.  About half of those who come to Christ, turn back.  God has no desire that we turn back from him.

Judgment is Coming!  There is a real danger that Christians will do the same.  About half of those who come to Christ, turn back.  God has no desire that we turn back from him.  “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God” (Lk. 9:62, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  There is a real danger that Christians will do the same.  About half of those who come to Christ, turn back.  God has no desire that we turn back from him.  “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God” (Lk. 9:62, ESV).  “My righteous one shall live by faith, and if he shrinks back, my soul has no pleasure in him” (Heb. 10:38, ESV).

Judgment is Coming! Have you turned back?

Judgment is Coming!  Judgment is Coming!

Judgment is Coming!  Judgment is Coming!  “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him” (Jude 14-15, ESV).

Judgment is Coming!  Judgment is Coming!  “Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his holy ones, to execute judgment on all and to convict all the ungodly of all their deeds of ungodliness that they have committed in such an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things that ungodly sinners have spoken against him” (Jude 14-15, ESV).  The Lord will “execute judgment on all”—even you!

Judgment is Coming! Are you prepared for that judgment?

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Judgment Is Coming

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