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Obadiah

Prophet: Obadiah, ‘servant of YHWH’

Date: mid to late 6th c. B.C. (after Jerusalem’s destruction, cf. Lam. 4:21, Jer.
49)

Theme: Judgment for Edom

Message: God will repay the arrogance and attacks of Edom, avenging their part in the fall of Jerusalem
Edom’s arrogance (1-9)

Brief Summary: Obadiah’s message is final and it is sure: the kingdom of Edom will be destroyed
completely. Edom has been arrogant, gloating over Israel’s misfortunes, and when enemy armies attack
Israel and the Israelites ask for help, the Edomites refuse and choose to fight against them, not for them.
These sins of pride can be overlooked no longer. The book ends with the promise of the fulfillment and
deliverance of Zion in the Last Days when the land will be restored to God’s people as He rules over
them. cxvii

Practical Application: God will overcome in our behalf if we will stay true to Him. Unlike Edom, we
must be willing to help others in times of need. Pride is sin. We have nothing to be proud of except Jesus
Christ and what He has done for us. cxviii

The Book of Obadiah

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i4ogCrEoG5s&list=PLgl7ryoHplad8CQ
aqxLiGYeJ02c1XYnT1&index=4

Jonah

JONAH, son of Amittai, from Gath-heper (southwest of Sea of Galilee)

Setting: Material prosperity yet spiritual poverty (2 Kgs. 14:23f)

Genre: History (cf. Matt. 12:38f) Author/Date: Unknown, though events likely take place in 8th c. B.C.

Theme(s): Rebellion, Repentance, Redemption

Brief Summary: Jonah’s fear and pride cause him to run from God. He does not wish to go to Nineveh
to preach repentance to the people, as God has commanded, because he feels they are his enemies, and
he is convinced that God will not carry out his threat to destroy the city. Instead he boards a ship for
Tarshish, which is in the opposite direction. Soon a raging storm causes the crew to cast lots and
determine that Jonah is the problem. They throw him overboard, and he is swallowed by a great fish. In
its belly for 3 days and 3 nights, Jonah repents of his sin to God, and the fish vomits him up on dry land

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