Evil Vs. Good

O. T. #2147  "Evil Vs. Good"

March 11, 2022

Introduction to Obadiah-Part 2

This is the shortest book in the Old Testament, having only 21 verses. There are no details about the life of its writer. His purpose was to relate what was going to happen to Edom, why, and how, as God gave him a vision. Also, the hope of restoration of Jerusalem and Israel when the Messiah returns. This book preceded  Jeremiah by 250 years, so that puts into perspective.

Edom was a mountainous nation, occupying the region southeast of the Dead Sea. Like Esau, the Edomites were rugged, fierce, and proud warriors. They were always trying to return evil for good.

Themes

Obadiah is a case study of the curses/blessings in Genesis 12:1-3 with the judgment of Edom by God for cursing Israel, and Judah's restoration, including the territory of the Edomites (Isaiah 11:14). (MacArthur)

In this short book, we will read about the evil long-standing family feuds, how people eventually suffer for the way they treat others, and Israel's enemies will eventually be defeated and their kingdom be established. (Wiersbe)

God's treatment of us is based in part on the way we treat others in His kingdom family. (Evans)

Since God's holy nation is His church, under His love our God protects us and responds to all who attack those whom He loves. Are you a part of God's family? When we trust Christ as our Savior and are born again, we become adopted children of God.

On the other hand, doom is coming for those who reject Jesus Christ as the Son of God and Savior. Eternal separation from the love of God will be forever, as one suffers the result of their sins.

Dear one, I pray that today you will believe in this Savior I have been writing about, before it is too late.