Obadiah – November 23, 2018

JUDGMENT AND SALVATION

Read Obadiah

1. Whose vision is this? Who is it concerning?
   1. Who is Edom? (Read Gen 25:21–26, 30)
   2. Can you think of any other prophets that speak to/about unbelieving nations?
2. What will happen to Edom? (Obadiah 8–9)
   1. Did Edom expect this to happen? (Obadiah 3–4) Why or why not?
3. What does v. 10–14 describe?
   1. What are the consequences of Edom's actions?
4. What does it mean to be an exile (v. 20)?
5. What will happen to the house of Jacob?
6. What future promises are made by Obadiah to God's people? (v. 21)
7. What are themes you see in the book?

1. What does this book tell us about God's sovereignty?
   1. Have you ever wondered if God is indifferent to evil? How does the book of Obadiah answer this question?
2. What will happen to God's enemies on the Day of the LORD?
3. What will happen to God's people on the Day of the LORD?
4. Why should Christians in persecution be comforted by the judgment of God's enemies?