Scripture: Obadiah 10-14

Title: The Relationship Between Brothers

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Obadiah is the shortest book (21 verses) in the Hebrew Scriptures, found among the Minor Prophets. This powerful prophetic message delivers God’s divine judgment against Edom for their pride, arrogance, and exploitation of Jerusalem during the Babylonian invasion. Edom, descendants of Esau, is condemned for failing to support their brothers, the descendants of Jacob—they even captured fleeing Judeans and handed them over to enemies.

It was morally wrong for the nation of Edom to harm, rather than bless, their brother. This goes back to the very origins of the two nations — it began with Esau's hatred for his brother Jacob. That hatred eventually led to outright physical violence.

When they were invaded, you stood aloof, refusing to help them. Foreign invaders carried off their wealth and cast lots to divide up Jerusalem, but you acted like one of Israel’s enemies.

Obadiah 1:11

Edom watched with complete indifference to the pain and suffering of their close relatives, Israel. They saw what was happening but did nothing.

Why will Edom be judged? The prophet Amos provides this word from the Lord.

This is what the Lord says: “For three sins of Edom, even for four, I will not relent. Because he pursued his brother with a sword and slaughtered the women of the land, because his anger raged continually and his fury flamed unchecked.”

Amos 1:11

Head to Heart – God is a Righteous Judge, and He keeps the score. Under His watchful eye, no one will escape His judgment. Let us remember that the Lord is merciful and gracious. “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).

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Psalm 73:3-6, 16-28 | The Strength of My Heart

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Psalm 73:3-6, 16-28

3 - I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.

4 - They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong.

5 - They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.

6 - They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty.

16 – So, I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!

17 - Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.

18 - Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.

19 - In an instant, they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors.

20 - When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.

21 - Then I realized that my heart was bitter, and I was all torn up inside.

22 - I was so foolish and ignorant—I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.

23 - Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand.

24 - You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.

25 - Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.

26 - My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; he is mine forever.

27 - Those who desert him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you.

28 - But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made the Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.

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Scripture: Obadiah 5-9

Title: But God!

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The book of Obadiah is an oracle of judgment – Edom will be humbled. God declares complete destruction. Nothing can be hidden from the Lord and His righteous judgment.

Every nook and cranny of Edom will be searched and looted. Every treasure will be found and taken.

Obadiah 1:6

Edom will be tricked and pushed out by its "friends." The men who are at peace with Edom will deceive and overpower them.

All your allies will turn against you. They will help to chase you from your land. They will promise you peace while plotting to deceive and destroy you. Your trusted friends will set traps for you, and you won’t even know about it.

Obadiah 1:7

But God offers hope to anyone willing to turn away from their pride and sin. His gifts of love, mercy, and grace are offered freely.

But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ—by grace you have been saved.

Ephesians 2:4-5

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