The Slaughter Of The Warriors
Let us muse today from Obadiah verse nine and the slaughter of Edom's warriors. Obadiah fine tunes the prophetical telescope and looks down through time. He saw Edom begin to be overcome and slaughtered by Nebuchadnezzar's army. He saw the…
The Slaughter Of The Wise
Let us muse today from Obadiah verse eight and the slaughter of the wise. Although Esau and Jacob were twins they were poles apart in their thinking. The nation of Israel was known for being religious and the Edomites were very irreligious…
Profaned Treaty
Let us muse today from Obadiah verse seven an a profaned treaty. Edom had made a treaty of peace in a confederacy with those around them. God put it in the heart of all those at peace with Edom to turn on them because of their treatment of…
Plundered Treasure
Let us in muse today from Obadiah verse 5-6 and Edom's plundered treasure. It was the custom of Edom to set up roadblocks and tax caravans traveling to the east. If they could not pay the tax they took all that they had. The Edomites had…
The Progression Of pride
Let us muse today from Obadiah verses 3-4 an Edom's progression of pride. In verse three I see that it is a harden pride. God says they have been deceived by their high up place on the mountains. Before the Titanic sank a crew member was…
The Pride of Edom
Let us muse today from Obadiah verse two and the pride of Edom. Remember this book is addressed to Israel's arch-enemy the Edomites who are the descendents of Esau. It seems the aim of Obadiah's message we see in verse two is Edom's pride.…
The Receiver Of This Book
Let us muse today from Obadiah verse one and the receiver of this book. I noticed from our text that these were the words from God which He gave to Obadiah and Edom was to be the receiver. I find there is no greater thrill than to get…
Who is Obadiah
Let us muse today on the thought of who is Obadiah? This prophet came on the scene crying out in woe against the Edomites. He appears out of nowhere and vanishes just as quickly. He left behind this little 21 verse book that found its…
Obadiah’s Overview
Let us muse today from an overview of a little book called Obadiah. It has been called by some the tale of two brothers. It is centered around two brothers Jacob and Esau. They played a great part in biblical history and will once again be on…
God Will Restore Them
Let us muse today on an ending text from Amos 9:11-15 and a final affirmation from Amos. God says in our text I will restore. I know some do not believe in an earthly thousand year reign of Christ literally upon the earth. There sure is…