As we bring our study of this book to a close, we come to the final three verses where Obadiah elaborates on his foretelling of Edom’s doom. It would be good to give an explanation to the unfamiliar terminology in this passage.… Read More Obadiah: “The Kingdom Shall Be The Lord’s”
All of us have enemies at worst and people who simply do not care for us and treat us rudely at best. Agape love must always govern our words and actions toward them. … Read More Obadiah: Do Not Gloat Over Your Enemy’s Problems
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
We live in the most powerful and blessed nation in the world today, but what was true of Edom is true of us and every other nation too. Obadiah’s message is well worth remembering. … Read More Obadiah: The Deception of Edom’s Pride
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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