NAHUM BIBLE STUDY CHAPTER THREE THE CITY OF BLOOD. Nineveh is called “the city of blood” because of how it had cruelly murdered large numbers of conquered peoples. PROSTITUTION...WITCHCRAFT. Sin never exists in isolation. That is to say, one offense against God will most likely lead to another. That is because sin spreads and multiplies like an infectious disease. Not only were the Assyrians brutally cruel, but they were also extremely immoral.
I AM AGAINST YOU. Because of Nineveh’s terrible offenses against God, the Lord Himself would personally expose the corruption and deep darkness in the hearts of its residents. God declared that He would destroy them. No power on earth can protect a nation that has made God its enemy and whom God has determined to oppose. When sin reaches a certain level in any society, God will expose the people to shame by bringing down all their means of security and leaving them completely open to the consequences of their rebellion. Such a society will crumble in defeat. ARE YOU BETTER THAN THEBES. Because the Ninevites believed no one could defeat them, they failed to recall how God had brought down other great cities, such as the city of Thebes in Egypt, conquered by the Assyrians in 66 B.C. NOTHING CAN HEAL YOU WOUND Nineveh would be completely destroyed and never again rebuilt. After the city fell in 612 B.C., it became a deserted and desolate area for animals and birds (Zephaniah 2:13-15) Reflection Questions on Nahum
LORD God, King of the earth, You have created all peoples and reign over all the nations that inhabit this earth. When the nations rage and put themselves forward as mighty, You still have the final word, promising to put all the prideful in their place. Although tempted to trust in our own strength, we turn to You, even as the psalmist says, “Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the name of the Lord our God’ (Psalm 20:7). Teach us to live with trust in light of the prophet Nahum’s words, “The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him” (Nahum 1:7). All this we pray, through Jesus Christ, to whom, with You and the Holy Spirit be all honor and glory, now and forever. Amen. I hope you enjoyed this study as much as I have. Please feel free to leave a short note or a comment. Also, I welcome any other thoughts or ideas, favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite Bible verses. Please leave me your thoughts on our study of Nahum. BIBLE STUDY TOOLS I USE:
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NAHUM BIBLE STUDY CHAPTER TWO AN ATTACKER. This chapter gives a detailed prophetic description of the attack on Nineveh and its destruction by the Babylonian alliance in 612 B.C. HE SUMMONS. “He” is probably the Assyrian king, calling on his soldiers to resist the attackers. THE RIVER GATES. These gates apparently are the floodgates or dams that controlled the Khoser River, which ran through the city. They may have been closed to gather a large body of water and then suddenly released with tremendous force to damage the walls of the city. ITS WATER IS DRAINING AWAY. Some interpret this as a picture of the people fleeing from the city, like water rushing out of a large container. THE LIONS’ DEN. The Assyrians had unmercifully attacked, robbed and totally destroyed other nations, much like lions that kill and tear apart their prey. The Assyrians showed no compassion or mercy for the people. Now they would be attacked, conquered and killed without mercy (verse 10). Jesus teaches His followers about this principle when He said, “all who draw the sword will die by the sword” (Matthew 26:52; Revelation 13:10). I AM AGAINST YOU. It was God Himself who stood opposed to Nineveh. Their brutality, cruelty and inhumane acts had been so extreme that the almighty God of the universe declared war against them. The opportunity for them to repent and turn to God for mercy was past. They would now receive the torture and grief they deserved (Revelation 18:6-8). Check back tomorrow for Nahum Chapter Three Bible Study. Hope to see you there! I hope you are enjoying this study as much as I am. Please feel free to leave a short note or a comment. Also, I welcome any other thoughts or ideas, favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite Bible verses. Please leave me your thoughts below. If you would like the eBook to this Bible Study Visit our Store to Purchase a eBook download. BIBLE STUDY TOOLS I USE:
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Also I would like to hear from you. Please feel free to leave a short note or a comment. Blessings, Margarita & Stace NAHUM BIBLE STUDY CHAPTER ONE NINEVEH. Prophesying sometime between 663-612 B.C., Nahum predicted the downfall of Nineveh, Assyria’s Capital city. Nineveh had once repented of its extreme wickedness and turned to God for mercy in response to Jonah’s preaching more than 100 years earlier. However, the people had returned to their false gods and their practice of cruelty and oppression. The Assyrians had already conquered the northern kingdom of Israel and were now attacking and robbing parts of Judah. Nahum comforts God’s people by telling them that God would defend them and destroy the Assyrians. Nineveh’s fall occurred in 612 B.C., when it was conquered by a political and military alliance that included the Babylonians, Medes and Scythians. A JEALOUS AND AVENGING GOD. “Jealous” is used here in the sense of the Lord’s eagerness and passion for protecting His people (Deuteronomy 4:24; 5:9). He would take revenge on those who opposed His Word and kingdom by justly repaying them for their rebellion and hostility toward Him and His people (Deuteronomy 32:35,41). THE LORD IS SLOW TO ANGER. God is extremely patient because He wants to give sinners time to repent (2 Peter 3:9) - to change their attitude toward Him, admit their sin, turn from their own ways and follow His purposes. However, there is a limit to His kindness and patience. Those who stubbornly continue in their own way will finally face His justified anger and judgment (Romans 11:22). PLOT AGAINST THE LORD The Assyrians were plotting ways to destroy the city of Jerusalem and the nation of Judah, but God would not allow their plans to be carried out. GOOD NEWS. This passage is similar to the passage in Isaiah 52:7.
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Also I would like to hear from you. Please feel free to leave a short note or a comment. Blessings, Margarita & Stace THE BOOK OF NAHUM BIBLE STUDY We are doing a online Bible Study open to anyone around the world! Let's start with what this Book is about. Author: Nahum Date of Writing: c. 630-620 B.C. Theme or Purpose: Nineveh's Approaching Destruction. There were two basic purposes for the prophecy Nahum delivered.
In this study we will read the book of Nahum. I will give a summary of each chapter, and leave you with some questions to think about. Please feel free to leave a short note or comment. Also I welcome any other thoughts or ideas favorite inspirational videos, photos, or favorite Bible verses. Please leave my your thoughts below on the study. I look forward to having you join me for this new online study. Invite your friends! Let's get started! BIBLE STUDY TOOLS I USE:
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