1.) How does Obadiah's prophecy about Edom's destruction and Israel's restoration help us understand the justice and mercy of God? How can these truths shape the way we view God's dealings with the nations today? 2.) The text emphasizes that God's judgment is certain, and that "the day of the Lord is near." How should the reality of God's impending judgment affect how we ...
Keep Reading1.) How does God's judgment on the Edomites reflect His justice and righteousness, and how does this challenge our modern understanding of fairness, especially in a world that often sees God's punishment as "unfair"? 2.) What role did the arrogance of the Edomites play in their downfall, and how might pride and self-reliance lead us away from trusting in God today, deceiv...
Keep Reading1.) Obadiah was sent to rekindle the hope of the spiritually weak in Judah after the Babylonian conquest. How do you think God rekindles hope in us today when we feel spiritually defeated or distant from Him? 2.) The people of Judah struggled to pray in the midst of their despair. Have there been times in your life when you didn't know what to pray? How did you experience...
Keep Reading1.) What does it mean to "thank the Lord at all times"? How can we practice this in both times of joy and times of hardship? 2.) Psalm 118 emphasizes trusting in the Lord during crises. Can you share a time when you found it hard to trust in God? What helped you regain your trust in Him? 3.) The psalm repeats that God's steadfast love endures forever. How does this chall...
Keep ReadingMatt showed in Psalm 23 that the Lord is our good and perfect shepherd who guides, cares, and protects us through all seasons of life. Specifically, Matt shared a story of his life where he deeply resonated with the words of verse 4 "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort...
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