Obadiah

The shortest book in the Old Testament contains one of the Bible's most powerful messages.

The Book of Obadiah may be only twenty-one verses long, but its timeless themes of pride, justice, compassion, and God's sovereign kingdom speak directly to our world today.

In Obadiah: The Kingdom Will Be the Lord's, Dr. Jeff Dabbs provides a clear, verse-by-verse commentary that makes this often-overlooked prophecy both understandable and deeply practical. Blending sound biblical scholarship with everyday application, this commentary reveals how God's message to Edom continues to challenge and encourage believers today.

Discover:

• The historical conflict between Jacob and Esau and its significance
• Why pride is one of the greatest dangers to the Christian life
• What the Day of the Lord means in biblical prophecy
• How God's justice and mercy work together
• Practical lessons on humility, compassion, forgiveness, and faith
• How Obadiah points ultimately to Jesus Christ and His eternal kingdom

Whether you are studying the Book of Obadiah for personal growth, preparing to teach, leading a Bible study, or preaching through the Minor Prophets, this commentary will equip you to understand God's Word with greater confidence and apply its truths to everyday life.

Filled with historical insights, theological depth, practical application, discussion questions, and helpful appendices, Obadiah: The Kingdom Will Be the Lord's demonstrates that even the shortest book of the Bible proclaims a message of eternal significance.

History's kingdoms will rise and fall, but one truth remains forever:

"The kingdom will be the LORD'S." - Obadiah 21