Joe: Alright, so, what do we have? What is the book of Zephaniah all about, Bible Expert?

Bible Expert: Well, Joe, Zephaniah is a book of the Old Testament, written by Zephaniah himself, a prophet of Judah. It contains the words of God that Zephaniah heard.

Joe: Wow! So, what is the main message of this chapter?

Bible Expert: In Zephaniah 1, God is warning the people of Judah about the coming judgement for their sins. He calls for repentance and promises to punish those who do not repent.

Joe: Oh man, that sounds serious. So, what’s the punishment?

Bible Expert: God will bring a great and terrible day of the Lord, on which he will punish the people with plague, pestilence, and fire. He will also destroy the idols and the false gods they worship.

Joe: Whoa, that’s intense. So, what’s the outcome of all this?

Bible Expert: In the end, God promises that he will protect the righteous and restore them to their former glory. He will also destroy the wicked and bring joy to the people of Judah.