Nahum

Nahum


Explain the historical background and purpose of the prophet: Nahum proclaims the downfall of the great Assyrian city of Nineveh. Yes, only but a hundred years after repentance that took place during Jonah’s visit. Babylon ends up being the destroyer of Assyria and nothing in the city of Nineveh was left standing. God was condemning the Assyrians of the inhumanities of their army and vices within the city.

　

What does this book say about the nature and character of God? "The nature of God, specifically His wrath, His holiness, His justice, and His power, makes it inevitable that His enemies will perish." God is shown infinitely holy and just, all-powerful, full of goodness and mercy, and true to his word.

What does this book show about God’s redemptive plan for mankind? The Lord addresses Israel only once in this book: "Though the Assyrian’s have many allies, they will be destroyed and disappear. O my people, I have punished you before, but I will not punish you again. Now I will break the yoke of bondage from your neck and tear off the chains of Assyrian oppression." Nahum 1:12. God is ever our hero. He will only allow evil so far and then "He will come and save."