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Old Testament Survey
CHAPTER THIRTY-FIVE
NAHUM
OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion of this chapter you will be able to:
- Name the author of the book of Nahum.
- Identify to whom the book of Nahum was written.
- State the purpose for the book of Nahum.
- Write the Key Verse of the book of Nahum from memory.
- State the Life and Ministry Principle for the book of Nahum.
INTRODUCTION
AUTHOR: Nahum
TO WHOM: The city of Ninevah.
PURPOSE: To warn of judgment on Ninevah, capitol of the Assyrian empire which took God's people into captivity.
KEY VERSE: Nahum 1:2
LIFE AND MINISTRY PRINCIPLE: Beware, God avenges evil.
MAIN CHARACTER: Nahum
OUTLINE
I. Prophecy of destruction, part one: Nahum 1:1-14
A. Introduction: Nahum 1:1
B. Source of destruction: God Himself: Nahum 1:2-9
1. Vengeance and God's mercy: Nahum 1:2-3
2. His terrible anger against sin: Nahum 1:4-6
3. The greatness of His mercy: Nahum 1:7
4. The pursuer of His enemies: Nahum 1:8