Playlist: Obadiah, Book of (topic)
Concerning Edom
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of Obadiah, the shortest in the Old Testament with only twenty-one verses, provides a profound resolution to the sibling rivalry between Esau and Jacob, extending to the nations of Edom and Israel. Through Obadiah, God lays out a succinct overview of the fate of Edom, highlighting their role in a confederation and the …
Esther (Part Three)
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Obadiah presents a focused condemnation of Edom, emphasizing the deep-seated enmity between Esau's descendants and Israel. In verse 1, it is reiterated four times that Esau is Edom, underscoring their inseparable identity and the historical grudge they bear. God speaks of Esau and Edom interchangeably, highlighting …
The King of the South
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe book of Obadiah focuses entirely on Esau, the progenitor of the Edomites, highlighting their perpetual conflict with Israel. It portrays Edom as a nation driven by a deep-seated desire to reclaim what their forefather lost to Jacob, reflecting a history of hostility and rivalry. God's judgment is pronounced against Edom for …
The Doctrine of Israel (Part Thirteen): Jacob's Trouble
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Obadiah embodies the principle of reaping what one sows, reflecting the consequences of actions as seen in the broader biblical narrative. It specifically addresses the judgment against Edom for their delight in the suffering of Judah during their captivity. God declares through Obadiah that Edom will face a similar …