Zephaniah Warned God’s People to Repent

Redemption Kids

Mar 16

Zephaniah

Continue the conversation throughout the week with your kids by asking them questions pertaining to the lesson from Sunday at Redemption Kids.

The questions asked below were asked on Sunday during our time at Redemption Kids. Take some time to read the passage together, discuss the questions, watch a BRAND NEW video of the lesson, memorize the Bible verse, and remember the big idea of this week!

Ask the Questions

Bigs Discussion Questions

What was your favorite part of today’s Bible story?
Zephaniah In today’s Bible story, Zephaniah (ZEF uh NIGH uh) was a prophet. God told Zephaniah about something that would happen one day. God said a day is coming called “the Day of the Lord.” On that day, God is going to punish people because they disobey Him. Zephaniah shared this important message with the people in Judah. God said to Zephaniah, “I am going to get rid of the things people worship instead of Me. The Day of the Lord would be a bad day. Zephaniah said that God would be angry because people did wrong things. It would be a dark day with clouds. “Change how you are living before it is too late,” Zephaniah said. “Love God and do what He says.” Then Zephaniah told the people some good news. When it was time for all the people to be punished, God would take care of the people who trust in Him. He would keep them safe. Zephaniah said that one day, God will fix everything that is wrong. He will make all bad things good. He will make all broken things like new. The day when God makes things right will be such a happy day for God’s people. They will be glad. “Sing and be happy! Shout for joy!” Zephaniah said. “God will be with you. You won’t need to worry about anything bad happening.” “God will be with you,” Zephaniah said again. “God will take care of you. He will show you how much He loves you.”
What did you learn about God in today’s Bible story?
God is going to punish people because they disobey Him. God wants us to listen and obey Him. God would take care of the people who trust in Him. One day, God will fix everything that is wrong. He will make all bad things good. He will make all broken things like new. God will take care of you. He will show you how much He loves you.
What was the special day called that Zephaniah told the people of Judah about?
God told Zephaniah that the Day of the Lord was coming. This day would be punishment for the people of Judah because they disobeyed God. God would take care of the people who trust in Him.
What is repentance? Repentance is turning away from sin and turning to Jesus.

Elementary Discussion Questions

What do you think are some idols people worship today?
Explain that idols are not only made of wood and stone. Remind kids that idols are anything that we love more than God. Discuss how idols can be money, popularity, power, pride, material things, relationships, and so on.
Even though the people of Judah sinned against God, He still gave them hope. What is hope?
Lead kids to understand that hope is having full confidence that God will do what He has promised. Explain that hope is not just wishful thinking, but that we can fully trust in God’s Word. Remind kids that God promised the people of Israel that the Messiah, Jesus, would come and God fulfilled that promise. Discuss how we wait with hope, even now, for the promise of Jesus’ return when He will make all things new.
How can you give hope to people in your life?
Discuss how we can give people hope by sharing the good news of Jesus. Help kids to understand that everyone needs to hear how Jesus can save them from their sin. Remind kids that without faith in Jesus we all deserve to die for our sin, but when we turn to Jesus and place our faith in Him, we have the promise of forgiveness. Lead kids to understand that because of Jesus we also have hope that one day all things will be made new. Encourage kids to share the hope of the gospel with a friend or family member.