Only one chapter, Obadiah demonstrates God’s ongoing protection of His people and coming judgement on the nation of Edom, which was indifferent during the Babylonian plunder of Jerusalem.
INTRODUCTION TO
Obadiah
Outline:
- Prophecy of Edom’s judgment. (ver. 1-9)
- The sins of Edom. (ver. 10-14)
- God’s vengeance on Edom. (ver. 15-18)
- The possession of Edom by Israel. (ver. 19-21)
Author: Obadiah.
Date Written: Obadiah was written during one of the invasions of Jerusalem. If written when the city was destroyed by the Philistines and Arabians, the date can be set between 848 and 840 b.c. If written during the invasion of Jerusalem by Babylon under Nebuchadnezzar, the suggested date is about 586 b.c.
Time Span: While the length of Obadiah’s ministry is not certain, his prophecies cover thousands of years.
Title: The book is named after its author, Obadiah. The name Obadiah means “servant of the Lord.”
Background: Obadiah, the shortest book in the Old Testament, is only 21 verses long. Obadiah is a prophet of God who uses this opportunity to condemn Edom for sins against both God and Israel. The Edomites are descendants of Esau, and the Israelites are descendants of his twin brother, Jacob. A quarrel between the brothers has affected their descendants for over 1,000 years. This division caused the Edomites to forbid Israel to cross their land during the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt. Edom’s sins of pride now require a strong word of judgment from the Lord.
Where Written: Judah.
To Whom: To the Edomites.
Content: Obadiah’s message is final and it’s sure: the kingdom of Edom will be destroyed completely. Edom has been arrogant—gloating over Israel’s misfortunes—and when enemy armies attack Israel and the Israelites ask for help, the Edomites refuse . . . and choose to fight against them, not for them (ver. 10-14). These sins of pride can be overlooked no longer. The book ends with the promise of the fulfillment and deliverance of Zion in the last days, when the land will be restored to God’s people as He rules over them.
Key Words: “Pride”; “Brother.”
The Edomites’ security (living in a fortified city in Mount Seir) causes an evil “pride” to develop. Their “brother” descendants are thus treated with treachery and abandonment. The only kind of “pride” that is good, and will cause man to treat his “brother” with compassion and love, is that which is placed in the Lord.
Themes: • God will overcome on our behalf if we will stay true to Him. • Unlike Edom, we must be willing to help others in times of need. • Like a loving father, God may at times need to punish His children. • Pride is sin. (We have nothing to be proud of except Jesus Christ and what He has done for us.) • Loving all mankind can be easy, but we may need God’s help to love the man next door.
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Who this course is for
- Anyone interested in learning about business (only practical concepts that you can use and no boring theory + we won’t cover business topics that are common sense).
