Connect Obadiah 1:20 with other scriptures about God's faithfulness to His people. connecting Obadiah 1:20 to god’s unbreakable promises “ And the exiles of this host of the children of Israel shall possess what belongs to the Canaanites as far as Zarephath; and the exiles of Jerusalem who are in Sepharad shall possess the cities of the Negev.” (Obadiah 1:20) Obadiah sees scattered Israelites coming home and reclaiming their inheritance. Behind that scene stands a steady theme: the Lord never forgets His covenant people. the covenant foundation • Genesis 17:7 – “I will establish My covenant as an everlasting covenant between Me and you and your descendants after you…” • Psalm 105:8–11 – “He remembers His covenant forever… saying, ‘To you I will give the land of Canaan as the portion of your inheritance.’” From Abraham onward, the land promise and the eternal nature of God’s word form the bedrock under Obadiah’s vision. torah promises of regathering • Deuteronomy 30:3–5 – “Then the LORD your God will restore you from captivity… He will gather you again from all the peoples… and He will bring you into the land your fathers possessed, and you will possess it.” • Leviticus 26:44–45 – even after discipline, the Lord says He “will remember the covenant of their ancestors.” Obadiah 1:20 showcases that very gathering and repossession foretold centuries earlier. prophetic amplifiers of faithfulness • Isaiah 43:5–7 – “I will bring your offspring from the east and gather you from the west…” • Jeremiah 29:14 – “I will be found by you… and I will restore you from captivity and gather you from all the nations…” • Amos 9:14–15 – “I will restore My people Israel; they will rebuild and inhabit ruined cities… I will plant them on their land, never again to be uprooted.” Each prophet echoes God’s unwavering oath—what He begins, He completes. historical snapshots that prove the point • Ezra 1:1–5 – Persian edict and returning exiles show the first wave of fulfillment. • Nehemiah 6:15–16 – despite fierce opposition, Jerusalem’s walls stand rebuilt in just fifty-two days—tangible evidence that God keeps His word. faithfulness celebrated in the psalms • Psalm 126:1–3 – “When the LORD restored the captives of Zion, we were like dreamers… The LORD has done great things for us.” • Psalm 146:6 – “He remains faithful forever.” These worship songs turn history into praise, reminding every generation that promises kept in the past guarantee hope for the future. new-covenant confirmation • Luke 1:54–55 – Mary rejoices that God “has helped His servant Israel… just as He promised to our fathers.” • Romans 11:29 – “For God’s gifts and His call are irrevocable.” • 2 Timothy 2:13 – “If we are faithless, He remains faithful, for He cannot deny Himself.” God’s character never changes, so His commitments to Israel remain secure and His faithfulness spills over to all who trust in Christ. personal takeaway: resting in the same faithful God • Hebrews 10:23 – “Let us hold resolutely to the hope we profess, for He who promised is faithful.” • 1 Corinthians 1:9 – “God, who has called you into fellowship with His Son… is faithful.” The return from exile hinted in Obadiah 1:20 assures believers today that every promise in Scripture—salvation, presence, guidance, final redemption—stands just as firm. The God who gathered scattered tribes will certainly gather every child who calls on the name of Jesus and bring them safely into their eternal inheritance. |
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