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    Obadiah — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on obadiah, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Obadiah 1:1 (KJV)

      Against which nation is the vision of Obadiah primarily directed?

      Answer: Edom

      Study note. The Lord saith, 'Thus saith the Lord God concerning Edom.'

      Read Obadiah 1:1 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Obadiah 1:3 (KJV)

      According to the text, what has deceived the heart of this nation?

      Answer: The pride of thine heart

      Study note. The scripture says, 'The pride of thine heart hath deceived thee.'

      Read Obadiah 1:3 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Obadiah 1:3 (KJV)

      Where did the people of Edom dwell, leading them to feel secure?

      Answer: In the clefts of the rock

      Study note. They dwelt in the 'clefts of the rock' and had a high habitation.

      Read Obadiah 1:3 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Obadiah 1:4 (KJV)

      The Lord warns that even if they exalt themselves as which creature, He will bring them down?

      Answer: An eagle

      Study note. The Lord says, 'Though thou exalt thyself as the eagle.'

      Read Obadiah 1:4 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Obadiah 1:5 (KJV)

      What would 'grapegatherers' leave behind that the destroyers of Edom would not?

      Answer: Some gleaning grapes

      Study note. Grapegatherers would leave 'some gleaning grapes,' but Edom's enemies would steal until they had enough.

      Read Obadiah 1:5 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Obadiah 1:6 (KJV)

      Whose hidden things are sought out and searched?

      Answer: Esau

      Study note. The text asks, 'How are the things of Esau searched out!'

      Read Obadiah 1:6 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Obadiah 1:10 (KJV)

      Edom was condemned for their violence against which of their brothers?

      Answer: Jacob

      Study note. Judgment came 'For thy violence against thy brother Jacob.'

      Read Obadiah 1:10 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Obadiah 1:12 (KJV)

      What should Edom NOT have done on the day that their brother became a stranger?

      Answer: Looked on their affliction

      Study note. The Lord commanded, 'But thou shouldest not have looked on the day of thy brother.'

      Read Obadiah 1:12 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Obadiah 1:15 (KJV)

      According to verse 15, what is 'near upon all the heathen'?

      Answer: The day of the Lord

      Study note. The scripture states, 'For the day of the Lord is near upon all the heathen.'

      Read Obadiah 1:15 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Obadiah 1:17 (KJV)

      Upon which mountain does Obadiah say there shall be deliverance and holiness?

      Answer: Mount Zion

      Study note. The promise is that 'upon mount Zion shall be deliverance.'

      Read Obadiah 1:17 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does obadiah point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?