It is time that we knew more about the 'Minor Prophets'. This is an introduction to Obadiah.

When tempted by the devil, instead of using his divine powers, Jesus responded with the word of God. If you belong to Jesus, this is something which you can and must do. However, you need to know the scriptures. The word of God is the sword of the Spirit. When you respond with scripture you are doing the same as Jesus, The devil has one objective, to bring you down. Use the word of God to resist him..

Various enemies of the Gospel deny the deity of Jesus. When talking to such people, they often quote the second part of Colossians 1:15, where it is written, 'The firstborn of every creature', when making a case for Jesus being a creature.

God delivers people from the devil's dark domain by the blood of Christ. As we look at this, we will see the divinity of the Lord Jesus Christ. Redemption is seen in the deliverance of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt. 'I will redeem you', they were told.

An heavenly inheritance is a core understanding of what it is to be a Christian. All who are trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ, who are born again of the Holy Spirit, are children of God by adoption and have this inheritance.