Introduction:
Introduction The Edomites were descendants of Esau. How would you characterize the relationship between the patriarch of Israel and the patriarch of Edom? Edom refused to aid Israel in their journey to Canaan (Numbers 20:14-21) and desired Israel's destruction (Psalm 137:7; Ezekiel 35:5-7). Edom was located southeast of Judah.
What do we know about Obadiah?:
What do we know about Obadiah? Obadiah means "servant / worshipper of the Lord". 12 Biblical characters are named Obadiah. Nothing else is known about this writer.
When did the events in Obadiah take place?:
When did the events in Obadiah take place? Events alluded to in vv. 11-14 determine the date. Possible dates include: 926 B.C. -
Egypt attacked Israel - 1 Kings 14:25-26 848 - 841 B.C. - Philistines and Arabians attacked Judah - 2 Kings 8:20-22; 2 Chronicles 21:8-10, 16, 17 790 B.C. - Jehoash invaded Judah - 2 Kings 14; 2 Chronicles 25 D. 586 B.C. - Nebuchadnezzar attacked E. 848 - 841 B.C. is the likely date.
What is the primary message of Obadiah?:
What is the primary message of Obadiah? The theme of Obadiah is Edom stands judged and her doom is certain because of her pride.
What would an overview of Obadiah look like?:
What would an overview of Obadiah look like? A. Persons Designated (v. 1) 1. Obadiah - writer 2. Edom - recipient B. Problem Defined (vv. 2-4a) - pride C. Penalty Delivered (vv. 4b-9) D. Purpose Detailed (vv. 10-16) E. Promise Declared (vv. 17-21) * Obadiah is the shortest book of the Old Testament
City of Petra:
City of Petra