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INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF OBADIAH

The book of Obadiah is the shortest book of the Old Testament. Obadiah gives us little clue as to when he wrote his book, but it seems that it must have occurred after Jerusalem fell to the Babylonians in 586 BC -- probably soon after. Obadiah probably wrote his book to illustrate that God will not be pleased with the mere avoidance of sin, but desires rather an active display of mercy, especially towards our immediate neighbors and fellow believers. The name Obadiah means “Servant of the Lord.” It is not known whether this was the prophet’s personal name or whether he used it as a title, preferring to remain anonymous. Nothing is known of Obadiah’s personal life or standing in Judean society.

BIBLICAL OUTLINE OF THE BOOK OF OBADIAH

This book has only one chapter and below is an outline to help you read the book of Obadiah.

OUTLINE:

I. Edom’s coming judgment vv. 1–9

God’s summons to the nations v. 1
Edom’s pride and disaster v. 2–9
II. Edom’s sin: violence against Judah vv. 10–14

III. Edom’s judgment and Judah’s restoration vv. 15–21

The day of the Lord against Edom vv. 15–18
God’s restoration of Judah vv. 19–21

BOOK SUMMARY

Obadiah, the shortest book of the Old Testament, consists of only one judgment oracle against the neighboring country of Edom. The Edomites were descendants of Esau, Jacob's older brother, and were thus "cousins" of Israel. Yet when Israel was in trouble and needed Edom's military support, Edom refused. Therefore Obadiah communicates God's displeasure at their unwillingness to lend aid to the people of God when they were in great need. "Am I my brother's keeper?" Cain asked God. Both in that story and in this one, God's answer is a definite "YES!"

Themes: 

Sins of Omission: Much of what we hear about sin comes in the form of "don'ts." Obadiah's harsh message to Edom affirms that being faithful to God is very much more like a list of "do's." Edom didn't do the do's, and that's just as bad as if they did do the don'ts. 
God's Universal Reign: God was not simply the God of Israel, and He is not now simply the God of the Church. He is the God of the Universe, and all peoples of all nations are under His rule and His law

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WHY SHOULD I STUDY THE BOOK OF OBADIAH?

 Obadiah’s name means “Servant of the Lord,” and like Jesus, the supreme Servant of God, this prophet has his work cut out for him. Like Jesus, Obadiah has the difficult task of representing Yahweh to those who don’t want to hear what he has to say. Obadiah is the Lord’s mouthpiece as he stands up for Israel and sounds off against Edom. In his prophecy, this little known prophet anticipates the One who will come to judge the nations (vv. 15, 16). He also makes reference to the Savior of Israel. “But on Mount Zion there shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness”.