I. DIVINE ORACLE (v. 1)
A. The Nature
B. The Source
C. The Man
D. The Timing
II. DESTRUCTION OF EDOM (vv. 2-14)
A. The Manner of God’s Condemnation (vv. 2-9).
1. Edom’s Pride Thwarted (vv. 2-4)
2. Edom’s Wealth Plundered (vv. 5-7)
Deeds.
Name.
Enemies.
3. Edom’s People Slaughtered (vv. 8-10)
The Day (v. 8).
The Deeds (v. 9).
The Disaster (v. 10).
B. The Motivation for God’s Condemnation (vv. 10-14)
1. Edom’s Sinful Attitudes (vv. 10-11).
2. Edom’s Sinful Actions (vv. 12-14)
3. Edom’s Sad Downfall
III. DELIVERANCE OF ISRAEL (vv. 15-20)
A. The Day of the Lord (vv. 15-16)
1. Climax (v. 15a).
2. Theology (v. 15b-16).
B. The Deliverances of the Lord’s People (vv. 17-18)
1. Zion.
2. Jacob.
3. Joseph.
C. The Defeat of the Lord’s Enemies (vv. 19-20)
IV. DIVINE DECLARATION (v. 21)