Category Archives: Obadiah

Why Israel's Neighbors Can't Win

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Rick Wadholm

Teaching the book of Obadiah this morning, I was reflecting on the issue of Israel and her neighbors: Jordan, The Palestinian Territories and Lebanon. According to this little book written (likely) sometime in the sixth century B.C. (though some have … Continue reading →

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Blessed be the One Who Grabs Babylon's Babies and Smashes Them on a Rock: A Psalm

Posted on November 2, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

By the rivers of Babylon we sit down and weep when we remember Zion. On the poplars in her midst we hang our harps, for there our captors ask us to compose songs; those who mock us demand that we … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 35-36 – Two "Mountainous" Prophecies

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

35:1-9 – A prophecy against Mount Seir.  Where is Mount Seir and what does it represent?  It is the primary site for the kingdom of Edom (house “father” was Esau) which lies to the southeast of Israel and Judah.  However, … Continue reading →

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Ezekiel 24-25 – A Time To Mourn And A Time Not To Mourn

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Rick Wadholm

24:1-5 – The siege begins. The exact date (January 5, 587BC according to Daniel Block NICOT I:772-774) is given in order to verify that indeed the word of the LORD declared what happened before it could be verified. Note the … Continue reading →

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