Obadiah 1
1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord GOD concerning Edom; We have heard a rumour from the LORD, and an ambassador is sent among the heathen, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.
Common Questions About Obadiah 1
What is Edom's core sin according to Obadiah?
Edom's core sin was betraying their close relatives, the descendants of Jacob, at Judah's moment of greatest vulnerability, standing aloof during the attack, gloating over Judah's disaster, looting the fallen city, and even handing over fleeing survivors to the enemy.
What does 'as you have done, it shall be done to you' mean in this book?
This declaration establishes a principle of reciprocal justice, that Edom's own treacherous actions against Judah would be turned back upon them, showing that God holds nations accountable to the same standard of justice they apply, or fail to apply, to others.
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Questions to Think About
- Edom's pride in their natural mountain defenses proved false security when God's judgment came. What false securities might you be tempted to rely on instead of God?
- Obadiah closes with the declaration that 'the kingdom shall be the LORD's.' How does trusting in God's ultimate sovereignty shape how you respond to injustice you witness or experience?
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