44 Obadiah Flashcards
1
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author/date
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Obadiah / 586 BC
2
Q
Historical Context
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unclear
3
Q
What is the Redemptive Historical Narrative Connection?
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divine judgment against those who persecute God’s people finds its fulfillment in Christ
4
Q
Key Themes
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purpose: to encourage Judahites facing trouble from Edom to hope in divine justice and for eventual victory over all nations
5
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Key Truths
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- God cares for his people when they suffer- God warns but will eventually judge those who persecute his people- God will give victory to his people - God’s faithful people will inherit the kingdom of God in its fullness
6
Q
book info
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- intro2. Scene of judgment in war3. Divine speech of judgment and hope
7
Q
sentences against
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Edom - humiliation, looting, death
8
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accusations against
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Edom - violence, cruel indifference, boasting, attacks
9
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announcement of a new
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Order - international judgment to come
10
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judah will be
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restored
