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THE MINOR PROPHETS LESSON 4: OBADIAH MIN. JESSIE BOOKER & MIN. TAVARAN RIDLEY, I

Learn about the prophecy of Obadiah, the judgment of God upon the Edomites, and the exaltation of Zion. Discover the lessons of pride, trust in God, and the ultimate victory of God's people.

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THE MINOR PROPHETS LESSON 4: OBADIAH MIN. JESSIE BOOKER & MIN. TAVARAN RIDLEY, I

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  1. THE MINOR PROPHETS LESSON 4: OBADIAH MIN. JESSIE BOOKER & MIN. TAVARAN RIDLEY, I

  2. The Prophecy Of Obadiah • Obadiah’s name means _________________ • His prophecy is the ________ book in the Old Testament

  3. Purpose • The Book of Obadiah was written to show that God judges those who harm his people • It was written possibly around 855-840 B.C., or possibly 627-586B.C. • The recipients were the Edomites, the Jews in Judah, and God’s people everywhere • The book was written in the form of a dirge of doom

  4. Background to the Prophecy • Jerusalem was plundered by a coalition of ________and ___________ during the reign of Jehoram sometime around 850-843 B.C. (cp. 2 Chron. 21:16-17). • Edom gladly participated in this ________ on Judah (Obad. 11). Jehovah, therefore, summoned Obadiah to be His spokesman to Edom.

  5. The Main Message Of The Prophecy A prophecy against the Edomites, the descendants of ______. The exaltation of Zion over Seir (Edom’s mount) and the salvation of God’s people in His kingdom that will triumph over the whole world.

  6. Outline • Utter destruction of Edom decreed (vv. 1-16) A. Announcement of the judgment (vv. 1-9) 1. The decree (v. 1) 2. Condition: deceived by pride, despised and debased by Jehovah (vv. 2-4) 3. Completeness of the destruction (vv. 5-6) 4. Treachery of his allies (v. 7) 5. Failure of his wisdom and might (vv. 8-9)

  7. Outline • Utter destruction of Edom decreed (vv. 1-16) A. Announcement of the judgment (vv. 1-9) 1. The decree (v. 1) 2. Condition: deceived by pride, despised and debased by Jehovah (vv. 2-4) 3. Completeness of the destruction (vv. 5-6) 4. Treachery of his allies (v. 7) 5. Failure of his wisdom and might (vv. 8-9)

  8. Outline Cont. • Cause of the judgment (vv. 10-14) 1. Violence and unbrotherly conduct toward Judah (vv. 10-11) 2. Warning against such conduct (vv. 12-14) C. Terrors of the judgment (vv. 15-16)

  9. Outline Cont. • II. Exaltation of Israel: The kingdom of Jehovah to be established upon Mt. Zion (vv. 17-21) A. A remnant to escape to Mt. Zion (v. 17) B. Conquest of Edom (Mt. Seir) and surrounding nations (vv. 18-20) C. Jehovah’s universal sway from Mt. Zion (v. 21)

  10. Fulfillment Of The Prophecy • Obadiah prophesied that Edom would be completely cut off forever and be as though they had never been (vv. 10, 16, 18). • After the destruction of Jerusalem, the Edomites were forced from their mountain stronghold in Seir and pushed south into Judah (cp. Mal. 1:2-5). • In 126 B.C. they were conquered by the ____________ and made ______________by being circumcised. • By around 100 A.D., the Edomites had become lost to history and never heard from again

  11. Main Lessons From The Prophecy • Pride is self-_________and self-___________ (vv. 3-4; Prov. 16:18) • Whatsoever a man _____, that shall he also ______(v. 15; Gal. 6:7) • ___________ is the same as opposing God (v. 11; Mt. 12:30) • Those who trust in God will ultimately be victorious

  12. Make no mistake about it, God will be victorious and will reign forever! The End

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