King's Church Hastings

Obadiah is a message of judgement for Esau’s descendants (Edom) and of hope to Jacob’s descendants (Judah/ Israel). For centuries Edom has oppressed its brother nation Judah in different ways and now God is bringing judgement by taking everything away from Edom. It also shows that the judgement shown to Edom will be shown to the nations. In contrast to this, God’s people Judah/ Israel will be delivered and God will stay true to His promised towards his people and also restore all that’s been lost.