Obadiah

Obadiah:

Author: Obadiah

Date: 848 BC

Main Idea: God deals justly with all sin

Edom (Esau), brother nation to Israel (Jacob) took advantage during a Philistine and Arabian attack on Israel. God was announcing judgement coming to Edom for the sins against their brother Israel.

4 questions about the book of Obadiah:

1. What was the reason for this prophecy?

2. Who were these nations, and what was their connection?

3. Were there previous conflicts between these nations?

4. What value does this book have in the canon of Scripture?

Obadiah 1:1

1 The vision of Obadiah.

Thus says the Lord God concerning Edom—

We have heard a report from the Lord,

And an envoy has been sent among the nations saying,

“Arise and let us go against her for battle”—

4 Judgments on Edom:

1. Judgment of Location (1:3-4)

2. Judgment of Wealth (1:5-6)

3. Judgment of Alliances (1:7)

4. Judgment of Reputation (1:8-9)

Obadiah 1:2

2 “Behold, I will make you small among the nations;

You are greatly despised.

4 Sins of Edom:

1. The Sin of Doing Nothing (1:11)

2. The Sin of Rejoicing over Evil (1:12)

3. The Sin of Taking Advantage (1:13)

4. The Sin of Participation (1:14)

Obadiah 1:10

10 “Because of violence to your brother Jacob,

You will be covered with shame,

And you will be cut off forever.

4 Covenant Fulfillments:

1. Edom Judged (1:15-16)

2. Israel Restored (1:17-18)

3. Israel Regains the Land (1:19)

4. Exiles Returned (1:20-21)

Obadiah 1:17

17 “But on Mount Zion there will be those who escape,

And it will be holy.

And the house of Jacob will possess their possessions.