Obadiah

Obadiah’s name means: Worship of Yahweh or Servant of Yahweh. 

1.    Obadiah was charged with delivering a message from God.

a.    Obadiah 1:1 

2.    Obadiah shared that God vowed to level their prideful and arrogant stance.

a.    Obadiah 1:2-4

b.    Ezekiel 28:17 

c.     Proverbs 16:18 

3.    Obadiah told them of pillage along with loss of wisdom and strength.

a.    Obadiah 1:5-9 

b.    Proverbs 11:14 

4.    Obadiah states their refusal to help a brother in need.

a.    Obadiah 1:10-11

b.    James 4:17

5.    Obadiah points out how they rejoiced over the Israelites misfortune.

a.    Obadiah 1:12 

b.    Proverbs 17:5 

c.     Romans 12:15 

6.    Obadiah highlights how they resorted to selfish behavior and took advantage of the Israelites while they were down.

a.    Obadiah 1:13-14 

7.    Obadiah speaks of the day of the Lord and the reversal of fortunes.

a.    Obadiah 1:15-21

Conclusion:

James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:10 

God has an agenda for His kingdom. Embrace your place in the King's plan.