BIBLE STUDY --- BOOKS OF THE TANAKH {TREISAR}
BOOK OF OBADIAH
Fourth book of the Minor Prophets; shortest book in the Old Testament.
AUTHOR
Practically nothing is known about Obadiah the prophet. Not even the name of his father or his home region is given in the superscription {Obadiah 1:1}.
BACKGROUND
It would seem likely that Obadiah came from Judah, because he expresses deep concern over the inroads made into his land by the Edomites in the day of Judah’s destruction {verse 12}. He probably had his vision concerning Edom {verse 1} shortly before the fall of Jerusalem and the devastation of Judah by Nebuchadnezzar in 586 BC. Nebuchadnezzar may have invaded Edom in 582 BC, although no certain reference to such an invasion exists. The Babylonian king Nabonidus stayed at Teima for several years, and the town of Tell-El-Kheleifeh near the Gulf of Aqaba flourished early in the century. However, Edom entered a period of decline in the sixth century BC, due to interference from its trading partners from Arabia and the south, such as Teima and Dedan.
CONTENT
Edom’s fall is announced by the prophet {verses 1-4}. Evidently, a coalition of neighbouring Arab tribes was conspiring to attack Edom, which added weight to his message {verse 1}. Little did these tribes know that their planned assault on Edom was part of the divine plan. Edom’s destruction is declared {verses 2-9} and its actual downfall is described {verses 2-4}. Edom, apparently strong and safe in the rocky bastion in the high mountains {verse 3}, would be brought low {verse 4}. Edom’s overthrow would be complete {verses 5-6}. As thieves and marauders ravage a place by night, so Edom would be stripped, its houses and vineyards plundered. Edom would know no merciful alleviation as sometimes happens when robbers raid a house. Even allies would prove treacherous {verse 7}, confederates would deceive, and guests would set snares. Taken by surprise, Edom would fall an easy prey. When the day of Edom’s doom came, the wise would be destroyed {verse 8} and soldiers demoralized and slaughtered {verse 9}. Edom’s wrongdoing is spelled out {verses 10-15}. Edom showed ill will toward Judah on the day when the Babylonians attacked. Rather than helping Judah, Edom stood aloof and behaved like one of Judah’s foes. To make matters worse, Edom gloated over Judah’s misfortune, jeered at the people, and laid hands on their property. Edom collaborated with Babylon, cutting off Judah’s refugees from escape and handing them over to Judah’s enemies. Such deeds would return to Edom. On the Day of Adonai {verses 15-21}, guilty Edom would be caught up in the wider scale of YHVH’s judgment on all nations. Beyond the day of disaster endured by Jerusalem in 586 BC stood another day, a day of vindication and judgment in Israel’s favour. Positively, the remnant of Judah {verses 17, 21} would be preserved; the sacred site, Mount Zion, would be rehabilitated; and the Edomites would come under the control of the remnant of Israel. Like a fire, Israel would consume the stubble of Edom {verse 18} and regain lost territories {verses 19-20}.
THEOLOGICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Theologically, the prophecy stresses divine sovereignty in the midst of the cruel invasion of Judah’s restricted sovereignty. Adonai of history works out his purposes in the midst of past and present events. In the future, he would execute judgment on Israel’s foes. Zion would be re-established as the proud capital of a glorious nation, freed from pagan defilement forever.
Shalom aleichem! Silver Trumpet Ministry will be meet again this coming Shabbat (saturday) at the home of Hein & Gerda Zentgraf in Henley on Klip from 09:30. While still following the daily reading of the Torah cycle, we now study the book of Revelation by means of a video presentation, examining it verse by verse. The meeting is interactive, therefore everyone present has an opportunity to read verses from Revelation, while finding references in other parts of Scripture. The session is limited to two (2) hours per Shabbat, after which we address any questions. The assembly ends with a hearty meal – see below for details. Even though the presentation is in English, we encourage our Afrikaans brothers and sisters to join in. Times stated are all SAST.
For those outside the Vaal Triangle, we do a remote, audio-only login through The Torah Network, a website similar to fakebook, but strictly aimed at those who observe Torah. The good news is that we now have a permanent 'classroom', therefore this link should be stored and used whenever you want to join. Also, there is no need to login or register any longer: https://live.ttn.place/f55ax41....ape?p=eyJhZ2VudE5hbW
Please make sure you copy this link and store it safely. We have also placed this link from a pop-up window on our website, should you need it for any reason. It may be shared freely with other Torah believers and followers of Yeshua.
We meet and greet at 09:30, where coffee and tea are provided. However, we request that every family brings a dish to share – contact my wife, Gerda, on 0739346804 for the menu. At 09:45 we blow the shofar, after which we joyfully praise YAH with edifying music. The teaching starts at 10:00, with a short break halfway through, to stretch the legs. Please note that only food according to Scripture is consumed, therefore no pork, shellfish or any artificial products, such as margarine or similar products, will be accepted. We request to be judicious about special diets, especially gluten intolerance and diabetes. Feel free to contact us on Telegram 0837745609 or Whatsapp 0846743400 for further information. To the glory of YAH!
Deuteronomy 13:4, “You are to follow the LORD your God and fear Him. Keep His commandments and listen to His voice; serve Him and hold fast to Him.” The word serve in this verse is the same Hebrew word used in Genesis 2:5 when Adam is placed in the garden to tend it. Serving our Creator is worshipping our Creator.
"We keep his commandments"
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