Bible Summary Obadiah Chapter 1
Obadiah Chapter 1: Obadiah’s prophecy is unique because he doesn’t deal with Judah or Israel much at all. His focus is on the sin of Edom and the judgment coming upon them. Obadiah gave a report from the LORD, announcing that God would bring nations against Edom in battle. As a result of this coming battle, God will make Edom small among the nations and greatly despised and the reason God wants to destroy Edom is because of pride because God told Obadiah to tell them that the pride of their heart has deceived them: They are filled with pride, and it has deceived them. The sobering truth about our pride is that God can bring us down anytime. He can shatter our proud deception and bring us low Obadiah says that the judgment coming upon Edom will be far worse than what happens when robbers come and steal because they usually stop when they have enough. The judgment coming against Edom will be far more complete When God brings judgment against Edom, they will know the sting of treachery against them. The alliances that they once trusted in would come to nothing, and they would be double-crossed by their former friends.
Lesson learnt: Pride can destroy you so it's advisable we humble ourselves in the presence of God always.
