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WHAT IS THE BOOK OF OBADIAH ABOUT?
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Obadiah 1
Memorise Obadiah 1:12 "Thou shouldest not…"
WHAT IS THE BOOK OF OBADIAH ABOUT?
The book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, with only one chapter. It is also unique in that the nation prophesied against is not Israel or Judah, but against the Edomites.
The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob. Edom means ‘red’, which was his nickname because when he was born he came out "red, all over like an hairy garment" (Genesis 25:25), and also because he sold his birthright for a bowl of red pottage (Genesis 25:30). He later married a daughter of Ishmael, the son of Abraham, and his descendants became the Edomites, living in the land of Edom (Genesis 36).
The two nations of Israel and Edom were supposed to have been brothers, as Jacob (Israel) and Esau were brothers. However Edom had committed a foul travesty against Judah, in the day that they were invaded and carried captive. Instead of coming to their brother’s aid, Edom joined in the fight against them, rejoiced when their city was plundered and spoke proudly against them. It was a terrible betrayal on their part, and therefore God’s judgment against them was that "For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever" (Obadiah 1:10), "and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau; for the Lord hath spoken it" (Obadiah 1:18). They would be completely destroyed as a nation, never to be heard of again.
On the other hand, for the house of Jacob, who are God’s chosen people, there shall be deliverance for them. This is God’s promise and encouragement to them at the close of this short book, from verses 17-21. Despite the captivity that they would face, and having suffered at the hands of the Edomites, God’s comfort for them was that whilst Edom would be judged, Judah would one day be restored to their land. This is the care that God shows to His children, to His chosen ones. As believers, we too can rest in the comfort of God, to know that though men might oppress and persecute us, God is always in control. He knows exactly what happens to us, and has told us "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." (Romans 12:19)
Thought: God’s vengeance is always the best
Prayer: Thank Thee Lord for Thy wonderful care upon Thy children.
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Obadiah 1
Memorise Obadiah 1:12 "Thou shouldest not…"
WHAT IS THE BOOK OF OBADIAH ABOUT?
The book of Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament, with only one chapter. It is also unique in that the nation prophesied against is not Israel or Judah, but against the Edomites.
The Edomites were the descendants of Esau, the twin brother of Jacob. Edom means ‘red’, which was his nickname because when he was born he came out "red, all over like an hairy garment" (Genesis 25:25), and also because he sold his birthright for a bowl of red pottage (Genesis 25:30). He later married a daughter of Ishmael, the son of Abraham, and his descendants became the Edomites, living in the land of Edom (Genesis 36).
The two nations of Israel and Edom were supposed to have been brothers, as Jacob (Israel) and Esau were brothers. However Edom had committed a foul travesty against Judah, in the day that they were invaded and carried captive. Instead of coming to their brother’s aid, Edom joined in the fight against them, rejoiced when their city was plundered and spoke proudly against them. It was a terrible betrayal on their part, and therefore God’s judgment against them was that "For thy violence against thy brother Jacob shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever" (Obadiah 1:10), "and there shall not be any remaining of the house of Esau; for the Lord hath spoken it" (Obadiah 1:18). They would be completely destroyed as a nation, never to be heard of again.
On the other hand, for the house of Jacob, who are God’s chosen people, there shall be deliverance for them. This is God’s promise and encouragement to them at the close of this short book, from verses 17-21. Despite the captivity that they would face, and having suffered at the hands of the Edomites, God’s comfort for them was that whilst Edom would be judged, Judah would one day be restored to their land. This is the care that God shows to His children, to His chosen ones. As believers, we too can rest in the comfort of God, to know that though men might oppress and persecute us, God is always in control. He knows exactly what happens to us, and has told us "Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord." (Romans 12:19)
Thought: God’s vengeance is always the best
Prayer: Thank Thee Lord for Thy wonderful care upon Thy children.
Posted in Teens RPG