Author: Jon Mitchell

Obadiah: The Day of the Lord

Likely what comes to mind when we think of “the day of the Lord” is Judgment Day, the day when Jesus comes back, the universe is destroyed, and we all stand before Christ’s judgment seat before being ushered into eternity (1 Thess. 5:2ff; 2 Pet. 3:10ff; 2 Tim. 4:8; cf. Matt. 25:31-46; 2 Cor. 5:10; et al).  However, it would be a mistake to consider all biblical references to “the day of the Lord” to only refer to Judgment Day, or to always speak of a 24-hour period.… Read More Obadiah: The Day of the Lord

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Obadiah: Edom’s Lack of Understanding

Edom would “have no understanding” of what was happening to them (7b).  They would likely be at a loss as to what to do next when they saw that their supposed allies were turning against them.  Their ruler’s trusted advisors and those who would be highly ranked in their military would have no idea how to find a way forward to any outcome except slaughterous defeat, all as Obadiah foretold (8-9).  Even more so, Edom likely would not realize that their demise ultimately was because of the power and will of Almighty God.… Read More Obadiah: Edom’s Lack of Understanding

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Obadiah: Introductory Thoughts

Obadiah means “servant of the Lord” (Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon) or “worshiper of the Lord” (Gesenius’ Hebrew-Chaldee Lexicon).  There are about 13 people in the Bible with this name, and it is impossible to state with certainty which of them, if any, is the Obadiah of the Old Testament book bearing his name.  Nothing is known about the author of Obadiah save that he was a prophet of God and that he prophesied about the nation of Edom.… Read More Obadiah: Introductory Thoughts

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