Obadiah’s name means: Worship of Yahweh or Servant of Yahweh.

1. Obadiah was charged with delivering a message from God.

a. Obadiah 1:1

2. Obadiah shared that God vowed to level their prideful and arrogant stance.

a. Obadiah 1:2-4

b. Ezekiel 28:17

c. Proverbs 16:18

3. Obadiah told them of pillage along with loss of wisdom and strength.

a. Obadiah 1:5-9

b. Proverbs 11:14

4. Obadiah states their refusal to help a brother in need.

a. Obadiah 1:10-11

b. James 4:17

5. Obadiah points out how they rejoiced over the Israelites misfortune.

a. Obadiah 1:12

b. Proverbs 17:5

c. Romans 12:15

6. Obadiah highlights how they resorted to selfish behavior and took advantage of the Israelites while they were down.

a. Obadiah 1:13-14

7. Obadiah speaks of the day of the Lord and the reversal of fortunes.

a. Obadiah 1:15-21

Conclusion:

James 4:6; 1 Peter 5:10

God has an agenda for His kingdom. Embrace your place in the King's plan.