The Basics: A Brief Overview of Nahum
The Basics course is designed to help brothers and sisters in Christ, who have a desire for a brief study over each of the books of the Bible. While being more than just a timeline, it is designed to give a person a more realistic overview of the entire Bible. As well as pointing out different highlights along the way. Imagine riding in a car and seeing exit signs for a town. Each sign gives a brief glimpse of what is inside, while if you wanted to thoroughly investigate the town you would have to take the exit. This series is a collected work of the books of the Bible while continuing to drive past each of the exits. I would encourage you to take any exit and allow the Lord God to direct your path to where He would guide.
The Bible is written in 66 different books. Each one is unique on its own but designed to be with its other collected works.
Cautionary Note: This work is not to argue for the authenticity of the Bible nor is it to argue over the mechanics of how God used man to write His Words. This is designed as an overview for someone to review the book in passing. Nevertheless, we here at Mill House Ministries believe that the Bible is without error and was written by God, through His divine attributes, through man.
These overviews are sequenced in the below fashion. Each overview is designed to flow in unison.
1.) Introduction
2.) Who wrote it
3.) When did they write it
4.) Key topics
5.) Key sections
6.) Books that interact with each other
7.) Analysis of the Book
As previously stated, if you find yourself drawn to one of these books, please take the time and see what God is wanting to show you in that book.
BASICS COURSE:
Nahum
INTRODUCTION:
The book of Nahum describes the judgement of Nineveh and God’s actions towards nations that rebel against Him.
WHO WROTE IT:
The book of Nahum is written by an Elkoshite named Nahum.
WHEN DID THEY WRITE IT:
We know that the book was written after the book of Jonah and prior to the fall of Nineveh, thus scholars and historians have given a possible date between 660 B.C - 612 B.C. This would place him during the reign of King Hezekiah.
KEY TOPICS:
The key topics of Nahum is judgement on Nineveh and God’s justice to repay the wicked for their actions.
KEY SECTIONS:
The book can be sectioned into two themes which are found throughout the book. First, God is Holy and will act in a manner of Holiness. Second, God does what He says He will do.
BOOKS THAT INTERACT WITH EACH OTHER:
When quickly looking at Nahum, a reader might think to assume Nahum does not interact with other books of the Bible. However, Jonah, Chronicles, Kings, and Daniel are all books that interconnect with it.
ANALYSIS OF THE BOOK:
Nahum is a book that helps those who are or have been oppressed to remember God’s protection. God will not forget to bring justice to those who act wickedly. Nahum 1:3 , “the Lord is slow to anger and great in power, and will not at all acquit the wicked.” This means that people do not get off the hook for what they have done. This can be frightening for you and I, because we know from Romans 3:23 that we have all sinned and fallen short of the expectation that God has placed for us. Does this mean we are doomed to God’s wrath? Certainly not. This is why the Son of God came to die and rise again for us. Nahum is a not so subtle reminder to the reader that God’s actions are the same in Old Testament and New Testament. He wants to help everyone, no matter our past, but it is through Jesus that our help comes from. Nahum reminds us that God is sovereign over all things and His actions are there to help those who are His.
Hold until relieved, our Blessed Hope is coming,
JL