Obadiah

A Sermon on Obadiah by Jim South at Morning Church on the 30th of December 2007. Sermon Outline:

• Intro
• Biblical family feud between Jacob and Esau and their descendants (Israelites and Edomites)
• This is a Word from God
• This Word Concerns the Sin of the Edomites
• They used violence against their brothers - the Jews (vv10-11)
• They rejoiced in what the enemies were doing (v12)
• They assisted the enemies in attacking the Jews (vv13-14)
• They ignored the impending wrath of God (vv15-16)
• This Word Announces Judgement on the Edomites
• Their pride would be brought low (vv2-4)
• Their wealth would be plundered (vv5-6)
• Their alliances would be broken and their army defeated (vv7 & 9)
• Edom's wisdom would be destroyed (v8)
• This Word Brings Encouragement to God's People (vv17-21)
• The kingdom will be the Lord's
• The temple points to the "people of God"
• God's final victory - Rev 21:3-7