Zephaniah 1

Zephaniah 1

by Rev. Mark Robinson The first chapter of Zephaniah brings us front and center with the theme of this book – the “Day of the LORD.” There are two parts to the “Day of the LORD.” One of unparalleled wrath and judgment from God followed by...
Zephaniah 1

Introduction to Zephaniah

by Rev. Mark Robinson Zephaniah, which means “Yahweh hides,” is the writer of this book addressed to the people of Judah and covers the period of 640-609 B.C. Most of the writing was done before the fall of Ninevah in 612 B.C. (see 2:13) and likely after...
PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES

PHARISEES AND SADDUCEES

By Ken Symes Pharisees and Sadducees are two of the major groups found in the New Testament and are nowhere in the Old Testament. Who are these groups? When did they come into the world of Judaism? What did they believe? As one reads the Bible it is important to...