Bible Study Neal Parker

Bible Study – Book of Obadiah Obadiah means “Servant (or worshiper) of the Lord” Family Feuds To Bitter History: 1. The Edomites were descendants of Esau. They lived in an area from the southern end of the Dead Sea to the Gulf of Akaba. They were always bitter enemies of Judah and Israel. 2. Edom, proud over her own security, has gloated over Israel's devastation by foreign powers. Edom's participation in that disaster will bring on God's wrath. Edom’s hostile activities have spanned the centuries of Israel’s existence. The following Biblical references are helpful in understanding the relation of Israel and Edom: Ge 27:41–45; 32:1–21; 33; 36; Ex 15:15; Nu 20:14–21; Dt 2:1–6; 23:7–8; 1Sa 22 with Ps 52; 2Sa 8:13–14; 2Ki 8:20–22; 14:7; Ps 83; Eze 35; Joel 3:18–19; Am 1:11–12; 9:11–12.

Geography of Obadiah

Bible Study – Book of Obadiah The date of this book is disputed to one of two specific events in Israel's history. 1. The invasion of Jerusalem by Philistines and Arabs during the reign of King Jehoram (853-841 BC); (cf. 2 Kings 8:20-22; 2 Chronicles 21:8-20). In this case, Obadiah would be a contemporary of the prophet Elisha. 2. The Babyionian attacks on Jerusalem (605-586 BC) If we take this date then Obadiah would be a contemporary of the prophet Jeremiah. For our study we will take this second date.

Bible Study – Book of Obadiah Causes for God’s Wrath Against Edom: 1. Pride because of their safety and security. 2. Pride because of their hidden treasures. 3. Pride because of their allies 4. Pride because of their wisdom and wise men 5. Pride because of their military 6. Pride against God expressed in persecuting God’s people

Petra / Sela Safety and Security Petra, the world wonder, is without a doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge, over 1km in length, which is flanked on either side by soaring, 80m high cliffs. This is an awe-inspiring experience. A massive façade, 30m wide and 43m high, carved out of the sheer, dusky pink rock-face and dwarfing everything around it. It was carved in the early 1st century as the tomb of an important Nabataean king and represents the engineering genius of these ancient people.

Petra / Sela Wealth Petra, the world wonder, is without a doubt Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attraction. It is a vast, unique city, carved into the sheer rock face by the Nabataeans, an industrious Arab people who settled here more than 2000 years ago, turning it into an important junction for the silk, spice and other trade routes that linked China, India and southern Arabia with Egypt, Syria, Greece and Rome. Entrance to the city is through the Siq, a narrow gorge, over 1km in length, which is flanked on either side by soaring, 80m high cliffs. This is an awe-inspiring experience. A massive façade, 30m wide and 43m high, carved out of the sheer, dusky pink rock-face and dwarfing everything around it. It was carved in the early 1st century as the tomb of an important Nabataean king and represents the engineering genius of these ancient people.

Bible Study – Book of Obadiah Key “Take Aways” From Obadiah: 1. ”As you have done , it shall be done to you” (Verse 15) 2. “Upon Mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness (Verse 17). 3. As a result, “The Kingdom shall be the Lord’s” (Verse 21) Acts 10:34 – 35 James 2:1 - 13