By Peter Krol
As the shortest book of the Old Testament, Obadiah may not receive as much love as some of the better-known heavyweights. But it has much to teach us about the kingdom of God.
In particular, according to Jeffrey Stivason, this dense book shows us that God’s kingdom is an opposed kingdom, a victorious kingdom, and a gracious kingdom. Stivason’s reflections on these themes in Obadiah are well worth your time.
By Peter Krol
Psalms 120 through 134 are known as a collection, entitled the Psalms of Ascent. Jeffrey Stivason briefly explains how they were used in Israel, how the collection is structured, and how it exalts the coming Messiah.
Brothers and sisters, the Psalms of Ascent are a reminder of what we possess in Christ. So, let us take up these Psalms. Let us read and remember that Christ built His house, laying Himself as the chief cornerstone. What is more, each of us are living stones situated one beside another creating a beautiful house temple to His glory. Therefore, let each psalm take us on a pilgrimage to our Christ. And there let us be glad and rejoice for we are safe in Him who is our God!
“Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord, who walks in his ways! You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you” (Ps 128:1-2).
