September 8, 2024
Obadiah is a warning to the nation of Edom that turned on its brother nation Israel. Pastor Jay's message, from Obadiah 1:1-9, reminds us that, like Edom, when things are going well we can be deceived into feeling self-sufficient and put our faith in ourselves. Because of their arrogance and pride, God declared destruction on Edom that they could never anticipate or imagine. This is a call to humble ourselves before our Mighty God.
September 15, 2024
Obadiah's message is about hatred between Jacob and Esau that was passed down through generations. Obadiah 1:10-14 tells us that our pride is revealed in our apathy about what others are going through, amusement at their struggles, even leading to sweeping in like vultures to take advantage of our brothers and sisters when they are down, and assisting the enemy in their destruction. We are called instead to empathize and defend our brothers.
September 22, 2024
Pastor Jay concludes this study of Obadiah in 1:15-21, where Edom's destruction is predicted. They come to realize that Obadiah's words are true, despite their seemingly impenetrable fortifications, that they will pay for their sins, and the Lord will restore His kingdom