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”
We reap what we sow (Gal. 6:7-8), so let us reap good things, not wickedness.… Read More Obadiah: “As You Have Done, It Shall Be Done To You”
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
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
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