A Foreshadowing of the Righteous King

Have you read the book of Obadiah recently? Unless you're on a chronological reading plan, probably not. The tiniest book in the Old Testament, just 21 verses long, is easy to overlook. But don’t let its size fool you. Obadiah is a small but powerful prophetic book, filled with messianic and redemptive truths that speak deeply to the human heart and ultimately point to the return and reign of Jesus Christ, when He will make all things new.

Though rooted in a specific moment in history, Obadiah’s message carries timeless truths about pride, justice, restoration, and the promises of God, including the one first given to Abraham in Genesis 12:1-3:

"I will bless those who bless you, and him who dishonors you I will curse..."