The book of Obadiah! It’s the shortest in all of the Old Testament and it is the most AVOIDED of all of scripture! But why? Why does this prophetic oracle have such a bad wrap? Well – I can’t give you that answer but what I CAN do is help us reclaim it as a book of hope and one that points us to our Lord and Savior!
We’ve made it to the end of Obadiah – and what we get is “judgment” – which is fitting. And yet it’s also hopeful as the Day of the Lord, depending on who hears it, means something. Continue reading Obadiah 1:15-21 It’s Only Judgment…Right?
In this blog we look at 5 verses from the middle of Obadiah. 5 verses that help us understand the judgment that was coming to Edom and why God cared so much. But hopefully we’ll also be challenged to see the wider picture of Edom’s sins…and yours and mine as well. Continue reading Obadiah 1:10-14 Being My Brother’s Keeper
In our walk through of Obadiah today we look at the opening vision-judgment (vs 1-9) cast upon the people of Edom. It’s an increasing declaration of judgment that sits well with me and yet doesn’t sit well with me and I’m not sure how I feel but I’m pretty sure I’m thankful for Jesus. Continue reading Obadiah 1:1-9 Where Your Heart Is…
It’s time to reclaim that which has been tagged as the “most avoided book in the Bible”! Bring on Obadiah (well, not yet as this is an “introduction” – but we’ll get there)… Continue reading The Book of Obadiah – Introduction
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