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“WHAT DOES GOD EXPECT BETWEEN BRETHREN?"

Thesis: To show by this bad example of the brotherly relationship, the love we are to show to all the sons of Adam, whether saint or sinner.

Text: Obadiah 1:10-17
Oba 1:10 For the violence done to thy brother Jacob, shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever. Oba 1:11 In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them. Oba 1:12 But look not thou on the day of thy brother in the day of his disaster, and rejoice not over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither speak proudly in the day of distress. Oba 1:13 Enter not into the gate of my people in the day of their calamity; yea, look not thou on their affliction in the day of their calamity, neither lay ye hands on their substance in the day of their calamity. Oba 1:14 And stand thou not in the crossway, to cut off those of his that escape; and deliver not up those of his that remain in the day of distress. Oba 1:15 For the day of Jehovah is near upon all the nations: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee; thy dealing shall return upon thine own head. Oba 1:16 For as ye have drunk upon my holy mountain, so shall all the nations drink continually; yea, they shall drink, and swallow down, and shall be as though they had not been. Oba 1:17 But in mount Zion there shall be those that escape, and it shall be holy; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.

Introduction,
1. The name “Obadiah” means “servant of the Lord,” there about 13 people in the Bible who were given this fairly common name, we are not sure if any of these 13 are this Obadiah, but we do know this, Obadiah was a prophet of God, for all Scripture is inspired of God (2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Pet 1:20-22).

2. There has been some debate over when the book was penned, and the evidence seems to slightly shift towards the earlier of the 2 major dates given (845 BC; 586 BC), which would place it at about 845 B.C. and thereby make it the earliest of the Minor Prophets. 3. Some interesting notes about the book of Obadiah are that it is the shortest book in the OT (21 verses), also it is one of the 7 OT books that are not quoted in the NT, the other 6 are Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon, and Nahum.

4. This prophetic book with its judgment was purposed for the cause of the pride and cruelty of the Edomites who rejoiced concerning the fall of Judah.

5. We need to consider the background of this book in order to properly understand the situation between Edom and Judah, those of the tribe of Judah were descended from Jacob (who was renamed Israel), and the Edomites were descended from Esau, these were the twin brothers who were the children of Isaac (Abraham’s son of promise) and Rebekah.

6. These two were said to have struggled in the womb (Gen 25:22), and were at odds even in childbirth (Gen 25:26) . . .

Gen 25:26 And after that came forth his brother, and his hand had hold on Esau's heel. And his name was called Jacob. And Isaac was threescore years old when she bare them.

7. Therefore we see Jacob (which means Supplanter; one that takes by the heal; one who trips up), living up to his name, with the main target of his tripping to be his twin brother Esau.

8. The one incident that really stands out between these two is Esau’s selling of his birthright of the firstborn for a mere bowl of pottage (vegetable and lentil soup) to Jacob (Gen 26:34), who was not faultless in the matter, though he did not force Esau, but none the less enticed him (became a stumbling stone; a tripper upper) in the matter.

9. The birthright of the first born included quit a few important things

1) He was next in honor to the parents,

2) He received a double portion of the father’s estate

3) And most importantly, the first born would have been the religious leader, the family priest under the patriarchal system

10. Seeing that gave all this up in order to fill a moment’s desire it is written in Gen 25:34, “so Esau despised his birthright”, and in Heb 12:16 “lest there be any fornicator, or profane person, as Esau, who for one mess (meal) of meat (food) sold his own birthright.”

11. How often that many are led astray, believing that they are unable to live “by faith” looking to the heavenly things of “there and then,” but rather acting like Esau living by sight in the “here and now,” the truth is “a full belly was more important to Esau than a relationship with the Most High.”

12. Esau and his descendants (Edomites) are pictured throughout Scripture having 2 basic traits, 1) the want of earthly things over that of those of a spiritual nature, 2) and their state of ongoing enmity with the descendants of Jacob (Israel).

13. A few more notable incidents concerning the Edomites and Israel is the Edomites refuse to allow Israel to pass through their land on Israel’s journey to the promised land (Num 20), king Saul warred against Edom (1 Sam 14), Edom joined with Moab and Ammon against Judah (2 Chro 20), and Edom rebelled against Judah in the days of king Jehoram, and set up their own king (2 Chro 21).

14. And because of the Edomites attitude towards God and His people, this statement is made concerning them in Mal 1:3 . . .

Mal 1:3 but Esau I hated, and made his mountains a desolation, and gave his heritage to the jackals of the wilderness.

15. With all this in view we will enter into out text and break it down into 4 sections . . .
1) The sins of Edom (v 1-11)
2) The warnings to Edom (v 12-14)
3) The promise of Judgment to Edom and to all of those at enmity with God (v 15-16)
4) The promise of redemption in mount Zion to Edom and to all of those at enmity with God (v 17)

I. THE SINS OF EDOM (Oba 1:1-11) I will briefly go through the 1st 9 verses

A. (v 1-9) In verse 1 the prophet declares that what is being said originated from God,

1. In verse 2 Jehovah declares that He was the reason they were a nation at all, and He chose them to be a small nation (Gen 25:23),

2. Yet in verses 3-4 they were prideful, they thought because of their location (which was an easily defendable mountainous region) that they could never be conquered,

3. But Jehovah could and would bring them down, and the destruction would be complete (verses 5-9), here again we see the Edomites trusting in self, and not seeming to give a thought about the Most High even though all they have and are originate from Him (John 3:27; 19:11; 1 Cor 4:7; Ja 1:17).

1Co 4:7 . . . and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? but if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory as if thou hadst not received it?

a. This is a problem that needs to be addressed, many in the church today act as if “they” are the reason for “their” successful situation in life.

b. We need to remember, to disclude God in any aspect of our lives, to not give credit where it truly is due, is the sin of omission that James speaks of in Ja 4:17 (Ja 4:17) . . .

Jam 4:17 To him therefore that knoweth to do good, and doeth it not, to him it is sin.

c. Instead our thoughts, lives and mouths ought to state (Ja 4:15) . . .

Jam 4:15 . . . If the Lord will, we shall both live, and do this or that.

B. (v 10)

Oba 1:10 For the violence done to thy brother Jacob, shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever

In this verse God states the second of their sins, the violence that they perpetrated against their own flesh and blood (Jacob; Judah), so basically two general sins are brought forth (pride and violence).

1. This (v 10-11) is a key section of this book, this dates the book, and specifically spells out the second reason for this upcoming judgment.

a. This “violence” probably includes all we spoke of earlier, the refusing to allow Israel to pass through their land, the warring against Saul, the aiding others in battles against Judah, the rebelling, and so on.

b. Besides individuals of this nation not being in a covenantal relationship with God, which will be dealt with at the Judgment (Rom 14:12), God expected this nation, to act in a certain way, and especially towards their own kinfolk.

2. There are certain commands given us as Christians that transcends beyond that of just our siblings “in Christ”

a. We are to love all (Mt 5:44-45).

Mat 5:44 but I say unto you, love your enemies, and pray for them that persecute you; Mat 5:45 that ye may be sons of your Father who is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sendeth rain on the just and the unjust.

b. We are to do good to all men (Gal 6:10).

Gal 6:10 So then, as we have opportunity, let us work that which is good toward all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith.

c. We are to honor our parents, whether they be Christians or not (Eph 6:2-3).

Eph 6:2 Honor thy father and mother (which is the first commandment with promise), Eph 6:3 that it may be well with thee, and thou mayest live long on the earth.

d. We are to speak evil of no one, and act godly towards all (Tit 3:2)

Tit 3:2 to speak evil of no man, not to be contentious, to be gentle, showing all meekness toward all men.

e. We are to treat everyone as we would want to be treated (Mt 7:12).

Mat 7:12 All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

f. Therefore, according to these precepts, we are indded our brother’s keepers (Gen 4:9).

3. All nations are amenable to God’s commands, whether they be in the family of God, or not, in certain limited ways in the OT (Ex 9:16; Ps 96:3; Jer 12:16-17).

Jer 12:16 And it shall come to pass, if they will diligently learn the ways of my people, to swear by my name, As Jehovah liveth; even as they taught my people to swear by Baal; then shall they be built up in the midst of my people. Jer 12:17 But if they will not hear, then will I pluck up that nation, plucking up and destroying it, saith Jehovah.

a. And in all matters in the NT (Mt 28:20; Col 3:17; Acts 3:22-23; 17:30; 1 Tim 2:4; Tit 2:11).

Act 17:30 The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent: Act 17:31 inasmuch as he hath appointed a day in which he will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom he hath ordained; whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him from the dead.

C. (v 11)

Oba 1:11 In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them

They should have acted like their brethren (which they were; v 10), but when trouble came upon Israel, they acted as an enemy.

1. This verse is that which dates this book, if this is referring to the day that Babylon destroyed Jerusalem and the temple (586 BC) then the book is dated late.

a. But for the fact that the temple is not spoken of, it seems to be slightly favorable that this is speaking of when the Philistines and the Arabians ransacked Judah in the days of king Jehoram as seen in (2 Chro 21:16-17).

2. The same, sadly, is seen many times today, people outside of the church often jest concerning their family members who are of that one body, they see it as a joking matter, and often pal up with other unbelievers and speak reproachfully concerning their own flesh and blood.

a. And when persecutions or troubles come upon those God seeking family members because of their faith, they are oftentimes right there pointing the belittling finger along with those who are attempting to wreak havoc among the saints.

b. We can see a very similar example with our Master hanging on the cross (turn to Mt 27:38-44).

Mat 27:33 And they were come unto a place called Golgotha, that is to say, The place of a skull, Mat 27:34 they gave him wine to drink mingled with gall: and when he had tasted it, he would not drink. Mat 27:35 And when they had crucified him, they parted his garments among them, casting lots; Mat 27:36 and they sat and watched him there. Mat 27:37 And they set up over his head his accusation written, THIS IS JESUS THE KING OF THE JEWS. Mat 27:38 Then are there crucified with him two robbers, one on the right hand and one on the left. Mat 27:39 And they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, Mat 27:40 and saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself: if thou art the Son of God, come down from the cross. Mat 27:41 In like manner also the chief priests mocking him, with the scribes and elders, said, Mat 27:42 He saved others; himself he cannot save. (If) He is the King of Israel; let him now come down from the cross, and we will believe on him. Mat 27:43 He trusteth on God; let him deliver him now, if he desireth him: for he said, I am the Son of God. Mat 27:44 And the robbers also that were crucified with him cast upon him the same reproach.

c. We see very few standing up for the truth today, but rather what we do see is many groups united against the only hope they have, the truth of the gospel, (John 8:32), it is surely a sad state of affairs.

II. THE WARNINGS TO EDOM (Oba 1:12-14)

A. (v 12)

Oba 1:12 But look not thou on the day of thy brother in the day of his disaster, and rejoice not over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither speak proudly in the day of distress.

These verses (12-14) have been a matter of much disagreement amongst scholars, the basic problem is the KJV (and now the NKJV) have rendered the imperfect tense of the verbs in these verses as past tense, the ASV; YLT; NASB; ESV all render this tense correctly, which would in fact have it looking both directions, both backwards and forwards, but to render it past tense (as v 10-11 are) and not show the distinction between the tenses in these verses (v 12-14 vs. v 10-11) is incorrect.

1. A common thought of what the correct interpretation may be is “seeing that you have acted this way in the past, don’t do it again when the occasion arises” (implying an impending destruction upon Judah; probably looking forward to the Babylonian conquest in 586 BC).

a. Look at the 3 negative commands that were given them concerning the disaster, the destruction, the distress . . .1) look not, 2) rejoice not, 3) neither speak proudly.

2. “Look not” here doesn’t mean “to close one’s eyes” nor to “turn one’s head” but rather “instead of just standing there looking, help! Offer assistance! God holds you accountable!”

a. Think about today how many times that crimes are taking place, and people “just don’t want to get involved” or maybe someone came upon some hard times, and are in need of assistance (such as car trouble or perhaps even a vagrant in need) and are ignored.

b. Sure there are many that use this device as conmen, to obtain gain while sidestepping honest measures, (e.g. “I work for food” signs, ect). But when did God command us to help only those who “we are sure of” their state as being needy?

c. Are we not to do good to all, being obedient from the heart, even if it costs us our lives?

d. Sure we have to care for our families, and we have to be physically alive to do such, therefore reasonable thought ought to be given to every situation, but we are to work that which is good to all men (Gal 6:10), that includes drunks and the homeless.

3. “Rejoice not” the Edomites were not to rejoice at the demise of their own brethren!

a. You know we are all sons of Adam (1 Cor 15:22), and Eve is referred to as the mother of all living (Gen 3:20), we are descended from either Shem, Ham or Japheth (Gen 10) and Christ died for all (Heb 2:9; Tit 2:11; John 3:16), therefore with that in view, there is not one person living that is not an actual brother in the flesh, and a prospective brother in Christ.

b. Thus we certainly should not rejoice when any physically pass from this world, or when a certain nation is destroyed, but rather we should look to the Scriptures, being fervent in prayer, having sympathy, attempting to learn God’s will in certain events that take place, and grow from them, but never rejoice!

4. “Neither speak proudly” The Edomites probably would say “this will never happen to us, no one can break through our impenetrable defenses,” but as history dictates, they were wrong.

a. We need to live our lives carefully in this world (Eph 5:15), with one circumspect eye on the world, and one focused eye upon the things above (Col 3:1-4), we need to control our words (Mt 12:37) and we need to do this with a humble attitude, always, letting God do the lifting as He sees fit (Ja 4:10),

Jam 4:10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and he shall lift you up.

b. Because (1 Cor 10:12) . . .

1Co 10:12 . . . let him that thinketh he standeth, take heed, lest he fall.

B. (v 13)

Oba 1:13 Enter not into the gate of my people in the day of their calamity; yea, look not thou on their affliction in the day of their calamity, neither lay ye hands on their substance in the day of their calamity.

They were warned not to ransack other’s property after troubles left their belongings vulnerable.

1. This is something that take place in great numbers when disasters strike, think about the fairly recent hurricane Katrina devastation on the gulf coast and all those that were incarcerated for looting, this is a common occurrence with those of the world, following the dictates of the flesh, attempting to reap rewards that cost one nothing.

a. This is similar in fact to gambling, taking a chance, getting something in a fashion besides honest work, and reaping the benefits of other’s losses, this certainly is not the way of a person that expects to be approved of God is to act, as it is written (1 Tim 6:10) . . .

1Ti 6:10 For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil: which some, reaching after, have been led astray from the faith, and have pierced themselves through with many sorrows. (And Heb 13:5)

Heb 13:5 Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

b. Therefore if we happen to be part of a calamity, let us defend others, their property, our consciences, and our God according to the golden rule (Mt 7:12).

Mat 7:12 All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.

C. (v 14)

Oba 1:14 And stand thou not in the crossway, to cut off those of his that escape; and deliver not up those of his that remain in the day of distress.

The Edomites were not to hinder those that were attempting to escape, they were not to capture them, turn them over to the invading forces, in hope of a reward, what is seen here that seemingly common trait of the Edomites, the want of physical gain, as opposed to all other things, here specifically being moral rightness.

1. Now as Christians we are obliged to obey the laws of land (Rom 13; Tit 3:1; 1 Pet 2), but this situation is an invading force, and one becoming a “turncoat” (going to another’s side that is not their own) for the sake of physical gain.

a. This can be successfully applied to those who were formerly followers of the Truth, those that have turned to a side that is not formerly their own, for the sake of gain and fame, instead of the spread of truth and hope.

b. These men are standing in the way of many who once attempted to live their lives according to the Scriptures, but now, in part because of them follow “after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ” (Col 2:8).

c. Let us be sure of our stance in many important issues of our day concerning “the faith” (Jude 3) so that we are not hindering those that are attempting to escape from a life of sin, the corruption that is in the world, but rather helping them to become “Abraham’s seed, heirs according to the promise” (Gal 3:28).

III. THE PROMISE OF JUDGMENT TO EDOM, AND TO ALL THOSE AT ENMITY WITH GOD (Oba 1:15-16).

A. (v 15)

Oba 1:15 For the day of Jehovah is near upon all the nations: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee; thy dealing shall return upon thine own head.

Considering the past actions of Edom towards their brethren, combined with their ungodliness, and therefore their inability to be forgiven of God, judgment is coming, in fact all those who stand opposed to God’s will are in view here (all the nations).

1. If this book indeed is early (845 BC), then an interesting note here is that this would be the first time this phraseology is seen in the Bible (the day of Jehovah [the LORD]).

2. This is one of God’s immutable laws, there really is no way to get around it when you put it to the test (Gal 6:7)

Gal 6:7 Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

a. This is very similar to Newton’s 3rd law of motion "for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”

b. One can be forgiven of their sins, by the power of the gospel of Christ, but many times, those sins still bring about repercussions because of God’s unchanging law.

c. The Christian who was ex-drunkard still may die of liver disease, those that formerly led a life of brawling are likely to have hands that are crippled from arthritis at an older age, and the forgiven convicted murderer still will have to give his life for his crime, yet our heavenly hope out weighs all these temporary setbacks, large as they may seem, as Paul writes in (Rom 8:18).

Rom 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed toward us.

d. Just think of all those that have laid down their lives for the Truth (John 17:17) through out the ages, and look where society is going today, it may be that those in the “one faith” (Eph 4:5) will have to start really proving their faithfulness to it once again.

3. God’s final Judgment (the day of Jehovah) is a terror to the disobedient, but it is the hope of the faithful, as the Lord states (Mt 25:34, 41, 46; Luke 21:18; 1 Cor 1:18; 2 Cor 2:16-17).

Mat 25:34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: Mat 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels: Mat 25:46 And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.

B. (v 16)

Oba 1:16 For as ye have drunk upon my holy mountain, so shall all the nations drink continually; yea, they shall drink, and swallow down, and shall be as though they had not been.

This is a figure of speech which can be paraphrased as such “because those that are unholy (Edom and all the ungodly) drank of that which was holy (the sins they perpetrated against the people of God), they would drink therefore of the full wrath of God and be totally destroyed.

1. Between the 6th and the end of the 4th centuries BC Edom was conquered by the Nabataeans (Arabs) and forced out of their land, and in the 2nd century BC the Maccabees conquered the dispersed people and forced them to be circumcised and to obey the Law of Moses.

a. The Herods of NT times came from the Edomites, and are the last we really see of them in history, they were absorbed into the Arabian society and lost their individual identity as a nation at about the turn of the 1st century.

b. Let us keep in mind here that God always keeps His promises, and this is just another of many examples of this rock solid fact (Tit 1:2).

2. But not only would these be “as though they not had been” but also all nations shall one day, on that Great Day be “as though they not had been” (Rev 20:11-21:4).

Rev 20:11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat upon it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. Rev 20:12 And I saw the dead, the great and the small, standing before the throne; and books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of the things which were written in the books, according to their works. Rev 20:13 And the sea gave up the dead that were in it; and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. Rev 20:14 And death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death, even the lake of fire. Rev 20:15 And if any was not found written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire. Rev 21:1 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth are passed away; and the sea is no more. Rev 21:2 And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, made ready as a bride adorned for her husband. Rev 21:3 And I heard a great voice out of the throne saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he shall dwell with them, and they shall be his peoples, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God: Rev 21:4 and he shall wipe away every tear from their eyes; and death shall be no more; neither shall there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more: the first things are passed away.

IV. THE PROMISE OF REDEMPTION IN MOUNT ZION TO EDOM AND ALL THOSE AT ENMITY WITH GOD (Oba 1:17)

C. (v 17)

Oba 1:17 But in mount Zion there shall be those that escape, and it shall be holy; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.

Here is God’s promise to any and all, Judgment is promised upon all those that “know not God, and to them that obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus” (2 Thess 1:8), but there shall be those that escape the wrath of God, according to His mercy (Tit 3:5).

Tit 3:5 not by works done in righteousness, which we did ourselves, but according to his mercy he saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit,

1. “Mount Zion” is the church (Heb 12:22-23),

Heb 12:22 but ye are come unto mount Zion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to innumerable hosts of angels, Heb 12:23 to the general assembly and church of the firstborn (ones) who are enrolled in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect,

2. The “house of Jacob” (Luke 1:31-33) here is the “house of God”, the church of the living God (1 Tim 3:15), spiritual Israel (Rom 2:29)

Luk 1:31 And behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. Luk 1:32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Most High: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David: Luk 1:33 and he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.

1Ti 3:15 but if I tarry long, that thou mayest know how men ought to behave themselves in the house of God, which is the church of the living God, the pillar and ground of the truth.

Rom 2:29 but he is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit not in the letter; whose praise is not of men, but of God.

a. And the salvation offered there is available to any and all, including any 1st century Edomites (Num 24:17-18; Amos 9:11-12; Rev 22:17).

Rev 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And he that heareth, let him say, Come. And he that is athirst, let him come: he that will, let him take the water of life freely.

b. Those that are members of Zion are “made holy,” they are “sanctified,” they are “saints,” they are “set apart” by the power of the Gospel (Rom 1:16) “from” sin, and “to” do the will of God, on earth as it is in heaven.

c. They “shall posses their possessions” Christians permeate throughout society, through all nations and peoples, what once was the pagan’s gods of self and greed, now belong to God’s peoples and thus God, as it is written (Pro 13:22b).

Pro 13:22 the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the righteous.

d. The nations possessions are now the saints bounty for good works (2 Cor 9:6-8), being used to help needy saints who were promised no lack (Mt 6:33; Acts 2:44-45; 4:34-35), for seeking and saving the lost according to God’s holy will (Luke 19:10; Mt 28:19; Mk 16:16), and doing good to all mankind (Gal 6:10), thereby laying up treasure in heaven (Mt 6:19-21).

Conclusion,

1) We looked at “the sins of Edom” (v 1-11), and there were many, they proved themselves throughout time to be full of self-centered pride without any thought of their Creator, and often times at the expense of the people of God, who were there own flesh and blood.

2) Then we looked at “the warnings given to Edom” (v 12-14), concerning what they did, and what they should not do again, when one goes against the people of God, they are going against God Himself (Mt 25:31-46; Acts 9:1-5).

3) Then we looked into “the promise of Judgment to Edom and to all of those at enmity with God” (v 15-16), there is no way that any accountable person can escape the Judgment of God (Heb 9:27; 2 Cor 5:10).

Heb 9:27 And inasmuch as it is appointed unto men once to die, and after this cometh judgment;

2Co 5:10 For we must all be made manifest before the judgment-seat of Christ; that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he hath done, whether it be good or bad.

4) I surely do not want what is coming to me, how about you (Rom 6:23)

Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

5) Then lastly we looked at “the promise of redemption in mount Zion to Edom and to all of those at enmity with God” (v 17), this is made possible through this free gift, you can’t earn it (Rom 4:4), and you don’t deserve it (Tit 2:11).

Tit 2:11 For the grace of God hath appeared, bringing salvation to all men,

6) It’s the Gospel of Christ, its that one and only power of God unto salvation for every one that believeth (Rom 1:16), but one must receive it, take it, according to God’s revealed will, One must . . .

Hear the Word of God (Acts 2:37; Rom 10:17)

Rom 10:17 . . . faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

It must be implanted deeply within the good ground, the good heart

Believe that Jesus is the Christ (Acts 8:37; John 20:31); this is the major purpose of the Gospel accounts . . .

Joh 20:31 . . . these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.

Repent of sins, (Acts 17:30; Luke 13:3, 5) Paul stated on mars hill . . .

Act 17:30 The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commandeth men that they should all everywhere repent:

Confess Jesus as the Christ before men (Acts 8:37; Rom 10:9), the eunuch said . . .

“I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.” So must you

Be baptized (immersed), which doth now save us (1 Pet 3:21), immersed into Christ (Gal 3:27) into the death of Christ (Rom 6:3) where His precious blood was shed (John 19:34) unto (for) the remission of sins. (Acts 2:38; 22:16); at which point God adds you to the church (Acts 2:47) translates you into the kingdom (Col 1:13) adds you to that one body (1 Cor 12:13), the only one God promised to save (Eph 5:23).

And finally one must live a holy life, in all aspects (1 Pet 1:15), not perfect, but faithful, being renewed day by day, Putting off that old man, and putting on the new, being constantly in a state of spiritual growth. Showing forth God’s love to all of our brethren, those in Christ, and those without, Therefore being complete as our heavenly Father is complete (Mt 6:48).


"That in us ye might learn not to go beyond the things which are written"

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