Obadiah Chapter 1 Summary
Edom's humiliation because of sin against God's people.
Discussion Questions for Obadiah, Chapter 1
- What does a prideful man say in verse 3? Have you had this attitude before? If so, explain the situation.
- What does verse 10 teach us about God's justice? Are there similar scenarios today that would warrant God's justice?
- Verse 12 describes the wrong response to one's enemies being defeated. What would be the right response? Which response do we tend to have?
- Does the judgment in this passage bother you? Why or why not?
- How might you respond to someone who claims that this passage reflects racism by Israel toward its neighbors?
- What do we learn about God that He is concerned with justice and repaying evil? Do you see God doing this today? Why or why not?
- What does verse 8 teach us about the weakness of human wisdom? Who do we consider wise in our own day, and are they truly wise or not?
- What is God's opinion of violence based on verse 10? What are examples of violence today, and how can believers react to this rightly?
- What about verses 19-21 would give Israel hope? What would be some foundations for hope for believers today?
- What other passages could you use from the Old and New Testaments to expand upon the future hope described in verse 21?
Key Words/Phrase
Edom, v. 1.
Characters
God, Obadiah.
Strong Verse(s)
4, 15.