2. Historical setting: Jehoram (2 Kings 8;20-22); Evil King (2 Kings 8:16-19
3. Prophecy Against: Edomites
4. Time Period: 850 B.C. (Pre-Exile)
5. What did it mean then?
It highlights the feud between the Edomites (descendants of Esau) and their continued grudge that Jacob stoled Easu’s birthright.
6. New Testament References
a. Day of the Lord from 1:15 is quoted often in NT.
b. No direct reference by Christ or Apostles
7. Future Theme:
What does it mean in the future? -Edom was prophesied by Obadiah to be utterly destroyed and no one will survive the doom he prophecies (see 1:18). However, Amos, the prophet says there will be a remnant from Edom in the last days (Amos 9:12)
8. Reason To Read It
a. 1 Corinthians 10:6, 11
b. 2 Timothy 2:15
c. 1 Timothy 3:16
d. This is a book you would turn to when you think God doesn’t see how others treat you.
e. This is a book you would turn to when you are tempted to hurt or not help your brother
f. This is a book you would turn to to be reminded that God sees every act of mankind and will deal with each act, specifically
9. Practical Theme: What does it mean for me today?
a. God uses obscure people to accomplish His tasks. We know nothing about Obadiah except this book. No fancy resume. Just a guy with a message for the Edomites.(Introduction)
b. God wants us to be more concerned about His message than know about the messenger. (Introduction)
c. God is concerned about those who interact with His people and God remembers how they interact with His people and will repay them or reward them accordingly - 1:1 (See Numbers 20:14-22 and Romans 12)
d. Arrogance brings everyone down, no matter their station in life or status or power - 1:3-4 (See Proverbs 16:18; 11:2; 8:13; 29:23)
e. God’s discipline may be slow to us but it is complete for Him - 1:5-6
f. The help unbelievers think will be there will not - That includes Allies; friends; Intellect; Strength; Strongholds - 1:7-9
g. God knows the sins we do against others - That includes sins of omission and sins of commission - 1:10-14
h. God works His plans based upon firm principles and His Character - 1:15-16
i. God always protects those who operate by Faith - 1:17
j. God will utterly destroy those who operate in the Flesh - 1:18
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