We Are Our Brother’s Keeper

Mosaic Ministries

Message Summary

This message explores the profound relationship between Jacob and Esau as it relates to God’s covenant, wisdom, and redemption. Using the account of Obadiah, we see the prophetic judgment on Edom, Esau’s descendants, for their actions against Israel. This judgment reveals critical lessons about earthly wisdom versus divine wisdom, the consequences of pride and judgment, and the importance of interceding for others with God’s heart of compassion and grace. The message challenges us to embrace God’s glory by being vessels of His mercy, helping others experience a true relationship with the living God of all wisdom, not through forced conversion or judgmental subjugation.

Through historical examples like Job’s friend Eliphaz and Israel’s treatment of Edom, we are reminded that God’s glory is revealed in His mercy—plucking people from destruction. We are called to live as true intercessors, pointing others to the relationship that transforms lives. This message also reflects on Hanukkah as a season of second chances, challenging us to extend God’s love and reconciliation to those in need, including our “twin brothers” in spirit, by interceding with humility and heavenly wisdom.

Let our hearts be broken for what breaks God’s, as we intercede and shine as saviors, bringing life, light, and love to others in Messiah Yeshua.

Takeaways

Divine Wisdom vs. Earthly Wisdom

• Edom’s fall came from pride and reliance on earthly wisdom without a relationship with the Author of Wisdom.
• True wisdom comes from a relationship with God and leads to life, not destruction.

God’s Judgment is Righteous

• Edom’s actions against Israel demonstrate that what we sow, we will reap. Their violence and pride resulted in complete judgment.
• God calls us to live humbly and mercifully, avoiding prideful actions.

Intercession Aligns with God’s Glory

• God’s glory is revealed when He shows compassion and mercy, as seen in Moses' intercession for Israel.
• We are called to intercede for others in humility, pointing them to a relationship with God instead of enforcing religious obligations.

Second Chances and God’s Mercy

• Hanukkah reminds us of God’s second chances—whether in celebrating Sukkot late or experiencing salvation through Yeshua, the second Adam.
• Extend God’s mercy to others, offering second chances through love, not judgment.

We are Our Brother’s Keeper

• Cain’s question, “Am I my brother’s keeper?” calls us to consider our responsibility.
• As believers, we are to love, intercede, and point others—especially “our Edom”—to the God of compassion and wisdom.

Scripture References

• Obadiah 1 – Judgment against Edom for violence and pride.
• Genesis 32-36 – Jacob’s return, Esau’s reconciliation, and Israel’s historical events.
• Exodus 33:18-19 – God’s glory revealed in His compassion and mercy.
• Romans 9:14-15 – God’s sovereignty in showing mercy.
• Proverbs 8 – Wisdom’s call and its relationship to life, justice, and righteousness.
• Psalm 18:25-27 – God’s response to humility versus pride.

Living Out Love

Live out your faith by showing love or offering a word of encouragement to someone this week. Reflect on God’s wisdom and ask:

• “Am I pointing others to a relationship with Him?”
• “Am I interceding with His heart of compassion?”

Read Obadiah and Proverbs 8 this week, and pray for those who need God’s mercy. Reach out to friends, family, or neighbors and share how God has given you second chances.