俄巴底亚书
Book of Obadiah
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俄巴底亚书 |Book of Obadiah【神使骄者一无所有】
25/04/2023
神是列国的神，祂会根据各国对待神的子民的态度来审判他们，最终得胜的是敬畏神的子民！骄傲的以东人与犹大作对，就是与神作对，因此神借着先知预言骄傲的以东，最终将一无所有！
一、神对以东的刑罚（V1-9）
1.要从高处被拉下（V3-4） 以东人以为他们的居处，非常坚固安全，不会被敌人攻下来，所以就非常骄傲。人做不到的事情，神却做得到，神说‘要拉以东下来’这句话已经应验了。
2.一切宝物被掠夺（V5-6）
以东国当时有很多引以为傲的宝藏，但是他们不知感恩去抢劫神的子民，所以惹神发怒惩罚他们。
3.遭盟友欺骗陷害（V7）
以东人曾经有一起吃饭的盟友，但是这些人后来都背叛陷害他。
4.属世聪明被除灭（V8-9）
神透过先知预言要除灭以东的智慧人、聪明人和勇士。因为属世的智慧和能力在面临神的审判时，都没有作用！
二、以东不当的罪行（V10-14）
1. 袖手旁观（V11）
当兄弟有难的时候，在兄弟最需要帮助的时候，他站在一旁不闻不问。
2. 幸灾乐祸（V12）
当他们看见弟兄有需要，不但外表没显出关心，反而内心欢喜幸灾乐祸。
3. 趁火打劫（V13）
他们不但站在一旁观看，心里更产生恶念，进一步抢夺兄弟的财物占为己有。
4. 落井下石（V14）
以东人更是堵住犹大人的出路，向敌人通风报信，对他们落井下石，要置他们于死地。
三、神的审判也临列国 (V15-16)
神的审判是公义的，不单单是对以东，神也要来审判万国。神没有偏袒犹大，所以离弃神的犹大人也受罚。列国都是神手中的工具，因此凡自夸自大的都要受审判！公义施恩的神，是希望人人认罪悔改得拯救！
四、最终得胜属神子民 (V17-21)
神的审判临到万国时，锡安山将成为得救之人的避难所，以色列人必重新收复失去的领土，以扫家必被火吞灭必无余剩，一无所有！神会派拯救者来拯救以色列，凡是信靠神的人必定得到拯救！而敌挡神的人必受到刑罚！
总结：
现代科技发达、物质繁荣，许多人都非常骄傲。他们认为‘人定胜天’不需要神，这和当年以东人的想法相似。以东人很骄傲，他们不但不敬畏真神耶和华，而且还欺负神的子民；所以，在最强盛的时候，神透过先知俄巴底亚预言它会灭亡，后来果真应验了！这对骄傲自义的现代人，是很重要的提醒！
Obadiah: God makes the proud to have nothing
GK611 Morning Devotion
25/04/2023
The Morning Devotion Speakers: Ps Daniel
Introduction：
God is the God of all nations, and He will judge nations according to their attitude towards God’s people, and it is the God-fearing people who will win in the end! The proud Edomites opposed Judah, that is, they were against God. Therefore, God prophesied through the prophets that the proud Edomites would eventually have nothing!
1. God’s punishment on Edom (V1-9)
(1) To be pulled down from a height (V3-4)
The Edomites thought their dwelling place was strong and safe and would not be captured by the enemy, so they were very proud. What man cannot do, God can do. God’s Words, “I will bring Edom down,” have already been fulfilled.
(2) All treasures are ransacked (V5-6)
The Kingdom of Edom had many treasures to be proud of, but they ungratefully robbed God's people, so they angered God and punished them.
(3) Being deceived and framed by allies (V7)
The Edomites once had allies who ate with him, but these people later betrayed him.
(4) Worldly wisdom is destroyed (V8-9)
God prophesied through the prophets that He would destroy the wise, intelligent and mighty men of Edom. Because worldly wisdom and ability are useless when facing God's judgment!
2. Improper sins of Edom (V10-14)
(1) Stand by and watch (V11)
When the brother was in trouble, when the brother needed help the most, he stood aside and did not care.
(2) Gloat over other’s misfortune (V12)
When they see brothers in need, not only do they not show concern on the outside, but they rejoice and gloat on the inside.
(3) Taking advantage of other’s misfortune (V13)
Not only did they stand aside and watch, but they also had evil thoughts in their hearts and further robbed their brothers' property and took it as their own.
(4) Take the opportunity to frame others when they are in danger (V14)
The Edomites even blocked the way out for the Jews, tipped off the enemy, made trouble for them, and wanted to put them to death.
3. God’s Judgment Comes on the Nations (V15-16)
God’s judgment is righteous, not only against Edom, but also against all nations. God did not favour Judah, so Judah who forsook God was also punished. All nations are tools in the hands of God, so all who boast will be judged! The righteous and gracious God hopes that everyone will confess their sins, repent and be saved!
4. The people of God who are finally victorious (V17-21)
When God's judgment comes upon all nations, Mount Zion will become a refuge for the saved, the Israelites will regain their lost territory, and Esau's house will be devoured by fire, and there will be nothing left, they will have nothing! God will send saviours to save Israel, and anyone who trusts in God will be saved! And those who oppose God will be punished!
Conclusion：
Many people are very proud of modern technology and material prosperity. They believe that "man can conquer heaven" and does not need God, which is similar to the thinking of the Edomites back then. The Edomites were very proud. Not only did they not fear the true God, Jehovah, but they also bullied God’s people. Therefore, at the time of its greatest strength, God prophesied through the prophet Obadiah that it would perish, and it really came true!This is an important reminder to the proud and self-righteous modern people!
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