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The Poetic Warnings and Comforts of Nahum: Justice for the Wicked and Hope for Judah

Nahum, one of the minor prophets, delivers a powerful message of rebuke against Assyria while offering comfort to Judah amidst turmoil. Historically, Assyria repented at Jonah's preaching but later crumbled under God's wrath. Nahum emphasizes that righteous people can take solace in the assurance that the wicked will face justice, and that God remains in control over all nations. Through poetic language, he reminds the faithful that while sin brings destruction, righteousness elevates a nation. The lessons from Nahum resonate today, urging us towards justice, mercy, and preservation.

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The Poetic Warnings and Comforts of Nahum: Justice for the Wicked and Hope for Judah

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  1. Most poetic of Minor Prophets • Particularly poignant • Rebukes a bloody nation • Comforts Judah Nahum

  2. Historical Context Message Nahum Lessons

  3. Historical Context Nineveh repented at Jonah’s preaching, Jon. 1:2; 3:2, 5 Assyria later conquered Israel, 2 Kgs. 17:3-6 Sennacherib invaded Judah and laid siege to Jerusalem, 2 Kgs. 18:13, 17 Nahum

  4. Historical Context Ashurbanipal conquered No Amon, Thebes in Egypt, around 633 B.C., Nah. 3:8-10 God was using Assyria as an instrument of wrath, Isa. 10:5-11 Nahum

  5. Message God is in control, 1:2, 3 • Overwhelming enemies, 1:6 • Comfort to His people, 1:7, 15 Nahum

  6. Message Destruction of Assyria • Get ready, 2:1 • Chaldean army, 2:3, 4 • Assyria will be wide open, 2:5-10 Nahum

  7. Lessons The righteous are comforted to know the wicked will be brought to justice, 1:15; 3:18, 19; Rev. 21:8 • Abortionists • Casinos • Breweries • Pornographic magazines, movies… • Liars (politicians) Nahum

  8. Lessons Righteousness exalts a nation, sin is a reproach, Prov. 14:34 • Leaders • Mercy & truth, Prov. 20:28 • Free from corruption, Prov. 25:4, 5; 29:12 • Justice, Prov. 29:4; 31:4, 5 Nahum

  9. Lessons Righteousness exalts a nation, sin is a reproach, Prov. 14:34 • People, Prov. 29:2 • Need counsel, Prov. 11:14; 29:18 • Righteous people preserve a nation, Gen. 18:32 • Are we contributing to preservation, Mt. 5:13 Nahum

  10. Lessons No one who is guilty can stand before God, 1:3, 6, 14 • Assyria had conquered many nations • Unwittingly used by God, Isa. 10 • Now facing off with God. • Where is Assyria today? Nineveh, Gen. 10:8-11 Her kings Her armies Nahum

  11. Lessons No one who is guilty can stand before God, 1:3, 6, 14 • Personally: we may get away with sin among men, but not before God • Cain • David • Jezebel • Us, 2 Cor. 5:10 Nahum

  12. Poetic, but Poignant • God punishes the wicked • Comforts His own Nahum

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