Minor obadiah

Obadiah The only “1 chapter” book in the Old Testament. The message is still important. Obadiah 1:10 For violence against your brother Jacob, Shame shall cover you, And you shall be cut off forever. A simple yet powerful message.

Outline The defendant named – Edom  The nation that comes from Esau  A picture of evil in the flesh The Prophet – servant of Jehovah  The accusations – − Pride − Enemies of Israel − Opposed to Saul and David − Celebrated Israels hardships

Outline The Sentence  Shame  Cut off During the Maccabean rule (160 – 125 BC) the Edomites were subdued and became known as Idumaea. They ceased to exist under the Romans.

The Lessons from Obadiah 1] There is no place of safety from Gods judgment Though you ascend as high as the eagle, And though you set your nest among the stars, From there I will bring you down," says the Lord. Obadiah 1:4

The Lessons from Obadiah 2] God hates Pride 16 These six things the Lord hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to Him: 17 A proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent blood, Proverbs 6:16-17 Everyone proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord; Though they join forces, none will go unpunished. Proverbs 16:5

The Lessons from Obadiah 3] We cannot hide from God 7 Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? 8 If I ascend into heaven, You are there; If I make my bed in hell, behold, You are there. 9 If I take the wings of the morning, And dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea, 10 Even there Your hand shall lead me, And Your right hand shall hold me. Psalms 139:7-10

The Lessons from Obadiah 4] Mans wisdom and power will fail 8 "Will I not in that day," says the Lord, "Even destroy the wise men from Edom, And understanding from the mountains of Esau? 9 Then your mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, To the end that everyone from the mountains of Esau May be cut off by slaughter. Obadiah 1:8-9

The Lessons from Obadiah 5] What goes around comes around "For the day of the Lord upon all the nations is near; As you have done, it shall be done to you; Your reprisal shall return upon your own head. Obadiah 1:15

The Lessons from Obadiah 6] We can possess our possessions "But on Mount Zion there shall be deliverance, And there shall be holiness; The house of Jacob shall possess their possessions. Obadiah 1:17

Minor obadiah

by Manly Luscombe on Jun 11, 2012

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