July
2009
Obadiah – Pride Goes Before the Fall
Key Point: We can live with the assurance of Divine protection because no one is exempt from God’s justice – or mercy – no matter how proud, strong or cruel
Obadiah = “God’s servant”
Fulfillment of prophecy re: Esau Jacob’s twin bro (Gen 25:21)
Edom = “red land” with people descended from Esau
Proud of their power, known for wise men and military control
v. 3 “The pride of your heart has deceived you…”
Where/how are we “standing by” playing safe, making profit?
Exist never more cf. v. 16b “…and will be as if they had never been.” (Muslims \= offspring of Esau - despite contrary claims)
No such thing as “national security” = invulnerability
> Promise of judgment
v. 15 “The day of the Lord is near for all nations. As you have done, it will be done to you; you deeds will return upon your own head.”
Call: Depend on God; recognize reality of judgment of evil
Outcome – live in humility, give mercy to needy and justice to downtrodden
> Promise of hope
v. 17 “But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance.”
Friendship Evangelism = key to stopping growth of radical Islam; exchanging love for violence
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