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Lesson 17: The Prophecy of Obadiah Against Edom

Lesson 17 from The Divided Kingdom & The Prophets by Rhodes Davis.

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Lesson Overview

Scripture Text: Obadiah
Estimated Date: 848 – 841 B.C.

Synopsis: Obadiah is one of the minor prophets. The distinction between major and minor prophets is made only in the number of things that are written: the major prophets are the large books and the minor prophets are small books. Obadiah brings a message against the Edomites. They were rebuked for their pride and the pleasure they took when Jerusalem was attacked

Questions for Discussion & Study

  1. Where is the land of Edom located? Who did Edom descend from?

  2. How will God deal with the pride of Edom? What will happen to their possessions?

  3. What are the things for which Obadiah condemns Edom?

  4. What will happen to Edom?

  5. What will happen to Mount Zion? How is the future of Zion contrasted with the future of Edom?

  6. Using an encyclopedia or other resource, explain what has happened to the Edomites?