NAHUM 1
GOD’S ANGER AGAINST NINEVEH AND COMPASSION TOWARDS THE REMNANT
The prophet Nahum delivers a message of God’s wrath against Nineveh, the capital city of Assyria. Nahum warns that God will take vengeance on His enemies. Referencing a description of God’s character found in Exodus 34:6-7, Nahum describes God as slow to anger, great in power, and responsive to sin.
Nahum honors God as having powerful control and authority over all of creation–everything works for His glory! Nahum contrasts God’s wrath towards His enemies with His compassion for those who take refuge in Him. God promises that the afflictions of His people will come to an end and the burdens they have been carrying will be removed.
God refuses to allow violent and arrogant empires to endure while His people suffer. Although this chapter is referring to Nineveh's impending destruction, it also serves as a warning to all nations to avoid evil leadership.
NAHUM 2
NINEVEH WILL BE COMPLETELY DESTROYED
Nahum tells of the destruction of Nineveh, where the city will be overthrown, the people slaughtered, and their belongings plundered. Because the Assyrians have oppressed God’s people, God will have vengeance over Israel’s oppressors.
God previously allowed the Israelites to suffer for their rebellion, but here God will conquer the violent nation persecuting them. Although this chapter reveals a wrathful and vengeful side of God’s character, God remains faithful in working together all things for the good of those who love him. God uses Assyria’s downfall to redeem His chosen people, the Israelites.
NAHUM 3
GOD’S ANGER AGAINST NINEVEH AND COMPASSION TOWARDS THE REMNANT
The prophet Nahum delivers a message of God’s wrath against Nineveh, the capital city of Assyria. Nahum warns that God will take vengeance on His enemies. Referencing a description of God’s character found in Exodus 34:6-7, Nahum describes God as slow to anger, great in power, and responsive to sin.
Nahum honors God as having powerful control and authority over all of creation–everything works for His glory! Nahum contrasts God’s wrath towards His enemies with His compassion for those who take refuge in Him. God promises that the afflictions of His people will come to an end and the burdens they have been carrying will be removed.
God refuses to allow violent and arrogant empires to endure while His people suffer. Although this chapter is referring to Nineveh's impending destruction, it also serves as a warning to all nations to avoid evil leadership.