Minor Prophets: Obadiah Through Zephaniah
Understand God's perspective on pride and mistreatment of others
Identify the historical context of Obadiah's prophecy
Recognize how God protects His chosen people
“The pride of your heart has deceived you, you who dwell in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high, who says in his heart, 'Who will bring me down to the ground?' Though you mount on high as the eagle, and though your nest is set among the stars, I will bring you down from there, says Yahweh.”
— Obadiah 1:3-4 (WEB)Demonstrates God's judgment on prideful nations
Welcome to today's BibleMouse adventure exploring the tiny but powerful book of Obadiah! Last week, we learned about God's heart for justice through Amos. Today, we'll see how God protects His people.
Obadiah was a prophet who delivered a message of judgment against Edom, a neighboring nation that had mistreated Israel. This short book shows how God views pride and cruelty.
Use the BibleMouse world map to trace Edom's location and create a visual representation of Obadiah's prophecy
Simpler: Color-code map regions with parent help
Challenge: Write a short narrative from Obadiah's perspective
Recap the lesson's key points about God's view of pride
God, help us stay humble and kind to others
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Micah's amazing prophecy about Bethlehem!
“But the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.”
— Habakkuk 2:4 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Pride and Humility Charades: Act out scenarios showing pride versus humility while reciting the memory verse
Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, focusing on God's judgment of Edom
Children might find it hard to understand ancient conflicts
Child's ability to explain God's perspective on pride