The book of nahum bible study

Referencing daniel, exodus, isaiah and babylon, nahum shows us that the destruction of nineveh and assyria are examples of how god works in history in every age. The name nahum means comfort and is related to the name nehemiah, meaning the lord comforts or comfort of the lord. Jan 02, 2020 book of nahum bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. Why did god judge nineveh so harshly in the book of nahum. With this additional short summary of the book of nahum you can discover the people, places and stories detailed in this holy scripture. Book of nahum bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. Some folk think the book of nahum should be called ho hum. Write 2 john on small slips of paper and hand out at the end of class. Nolte a reclaimed drug addict had been clean for 10 years when, due to an.

The unrepentant wicked will receive no comfort see nahum 3. This summary of the book of nahum will help with many different forms of bible study. The author of the book of nahum identifies himself as nahum in the hebrew consoler or comforter the elkoshite 1. God is love, but god is also holy and righteous and good. The books title is taken from the prophetofgods oracle against nineveh, the capital of assyria. Josephus places nahum during the reign of jotham, while others place him in the beginning of the reign of ahaz, judahs next king, or even the latter half of the. This summary of the book of nahum provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of nahum. Ninevehs fall, which is nahums theme, would bring comfort to judah. Nahum also predicted a time of peace beyond this troubled world. When we see the vivid, descriptive way nahum writes we understand that the book records what he saw in his vision. Nahum is not quoted in the new testament, although there may be an allusion to nahum 1. Do we ever reach a point that we cannot be forgiven nahum 3.

Reading the chapter before looking at the notes, while working with the notes, and after finishing with the notes will give each researcher a powerful sense of the series of meanings within each chapter. Excellent bible study the amazing claims of bible prophecy the book of nahum dr mark hitchcock duration. The book of nahum reveals that god will punish all evil. There are many theories as to where that city was though there is no conclusive evidence. Feb 03, 2019 this lesson renews our study of the minor prophets by beginning to examine the book of nahum. Davis gives the meaning for capernaum as the village of nahum. If capernaum is a hebrew word, then this is the evident origin. This is a recording of a sunday bible study on zoom with an overview of the book of nahum. But we dont know where that was because it is not mentioned elsewhere in the bible. Book of nahum, the seventh of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets grouped together as the twelve in the jewish canon. Introduction the author the name nahum means comfort or consolation.

One such theory is that it refers to the city later called capernaum which literally means the village of nahum at the sea of galilee. The book of nahum is a collection of poems announcing the downfall of assyria, one of israels worst oppressors. The book of nahum comes some one hundred years after the prophecy of jonah. This study also includes a teaching outline at the end. Authorship the author of this remarkably literary book is probably nahum. The author of the prophecy is named simply nahum the elkoshite 1. This was more than a message communicated to nahum in words or phrases from god. The prophecy of nahum, written by a hebrew against the capital of a gentile world power nineveh, is a denunciation of rampant militarism and tyranny, especially as it affects gods people. Because this is a vision, in some way nahum saw it. Nahum means comfort or consolation and is a short form of nehemiah comfort of yahweh. Summary of the book of nahum the story of the bible. Nahums time of labour would lie between these two events. Bible study guide book of nahum saturday, august 24, 2012 background on nahum the name nahum means comfort and is related to the name nehemiah, meaning the lord comforts or comfort of the lord.

As most of the prophetical books the book of nahum is written in poetry in the hebrew as well. The nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. In this sermon series, we come to chapter 3, where it can be seen that we should all be truly concerned and be drawn to surrender our hearts, lives and nations to the lord. The consuming wrath of god a jealous and avenging god is the lord, the lord is avenging and wrathful. Probably the identity of the prophet is obscured so his message. The enemy would rush upon the city with their chariots nahum 2. Nahum prophesied, according to some, in the beginning of the reign of ahaz b. New world translation of the holy scriptures study edition nahum 1. See more ideas about books of the bible, bible class, bible lessons. In the bible book of nahum, gods prophecy against the city of nineveh was fulfilled in every detail, building confidence that god always fulfills his word.

One of the most striking examples of verbal parallel, recognized by all scholars, is nahum 1. Intro to nahum biblica the international bible society. It is attributed to the prophet nahum, and was probably written in jerusalem in the 7th century bc. He was raised up to preach gods judgment for a second time to nineveh. Bible study guide book of nahum united church of god. Introduction to the book of nahum in the bible nahum 1.

The lords anger against nineveh the lord is a jealous and avenging god. There are many dates assigned to this book and this prophet. Yet the bible is a book of hope for the future when the prince of peace will secure lasting peace among all peoples and nations isaiah 9. His book is a message of destruction for nineveh, and that would have been a message of consolation for the nations she had oppressed. However, nahum is a thrilling book to study because it reveals the other side of the attributes of god.

The lord is slow to anger but great in power, and the lord will by no means clear the guilty. The leaders and people of nations everywhere should read the words found in the little book of nahum. Study guide for nahum 1 by david guzik blue letter bible. In the book of nahum there are allegedly numerous verbal, stylistic, and conceptual parallels to isaiah 5152 and indeed the entire book of isaiah. The book of nahum introduction to the book of nahum in the bible. Some scientists think to find the acrostic style in chap. To jonahs dismay, the ninevites listened to his message, repented, and were spared gods judgment. During this time, nineveh had repented of its repentance, and had begun to do the same things again that called forth the threat of judgment through the prophet jonah. Nahum overview spurgeons verse expositions of the bible. Although god uses pagans to punish his peoples apostasy and sin, the tool itself is also liable to punishment. Nahum in the picture study bible the book of nahum with. Nahum with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. In this sermon series, we come to chapter 3, where it can be seen that we should all be truly concerned and be drawn.

The book of nahum is the seventh book of the 12 minor prophets of the hebrew bible. Micah, nahum, habakkuk, and zephaniah, new american commentary by kenneth barker more insights from your bible study get started with logos bible software for free. The title identifies the book as an oracle concerning nineveh and attributes it to the vision of nahum of elkosh. Although in many lessons the writer or teacher decides on a lesson aim the main. Although god uses pagans to punish his peoples apostasy and sin, the tool itself is also. Jonahs mission to nineveh was probably sometime in the first half of the eighth century b. Study nahum using the geneva study bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. This verse renders the very similar expressions of is. The focal point of the entire book is the lords judgment on nineveh for her oppression, cruelty, idolatry and wickedness. Nahums book is a sequel to, and a dramatic contrast with, the book of jonah. The meaning of nahums name, consoler, plays an important role in the prophets message see bible dictionary, nahum. Jehovah takes vengeance and is ready to express his wrath. Below are scriptures in nahum that refer to endtime events. Introduction from the niv study bible go to nahum author the book contains the vision of nahum 1.