Book of nahum bible survey

Others, however, think that his prophecies are to be referred to the latter half of the reign of hezekiah about b. It presents an overview of biblical history, geography, and life in bible times. Johnson summarizes walter maiers arguments in the book of nahum. For further examination, you are encouraged to purchase a copy of our ministrys commentary, a survey of the tanach for the practical messianic. The consuming wrath of god a jealous and avenging god is the lord, the lord is avenging and wrathful. Ninevehs fall, which is nahum s theme, would bring comfort to judah.

Davis gives the meaning for capernaum as the village of nahum. An introduction to the book of nahum an argument of the book of nahum. 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. Nahum is the seventh of the minor prophets, the last 12 books of the old testament.

This study also includes a teaching outline at the end. 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. The lord takes vengeance on his foes and vents his wrath against his enemies. Though their messages were shorter, they were no less powerful nor no less needed. Please feel free to copy the questions and answers for easier or further study. Nahum prophesied, according to some, in the beginning of the reign of ahaz b. He wrote about the end of the assyrian empire, and its capital city, nineveh, in a vivid poetic style. Ninevehs fall, which is nahums theme, would bring comfort to judah.

Actually, i like to study the little books of jonah and nahum together because it was between 100 and 150 years before nahum appeared on the scene that jonah went to nineveh with a message from god. The book of nahum introduction to the book of nahum in the bible. To warn of judgment on ninevah, capitol of the assyrian empire which took gods people into captivity. Now, the study has been updated, based on the new revised standard version of the bible. Perhaps because nahum isnt quoted in the new testament. If capernaum is a hebrew word, then this is the evident origin. Within its four chapters is perhaps one of the better known childrens bible stories jonah and the big fish. The book s title is taken from the prophetofgods oracle against nineveh, the capital of assyria. Survey of nahum tanach survey study messianic apologetics. The thought of the assyrian empire coming to an end brought a joyful satisfaction of a punishment that is justly due. A survey of the prophets nahum nahum bible questions. Jonahs mission to nineveh was probably sometime in the first half of the eighth century b. His word came in visions, oracles, dreams, parables, and the like. 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 nwt study bible is complete with cross references, maps, and an accurate bible dictionary. Exact or approximate indications of time are totally missing in nahum s book. Authorship the author of this remarkably literary book is probably nahum. The answers to these will be included in the study notes at the appropriate passages. 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. This was more than a message communicated to nahum in words or phrases from god. Nahum did not write this book as a warning or call to repentance for the people of nineveh. The course provides an outline for each book of the bible and teaches outlining skills for expanding these basic outlines into more detailed studies of gods word. Have your study bible handy, and be prepared to take notes. 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 is not quoted in the new testament, although there may be an allusion to nahum 1. Pastor paul leboutillier of calvary chapel ontario oregon teaches through the bible from the hebrew old testament book of nahum.

The title identifies the book as an oracle concerning nineveh and attributes it to the vision of nahum of elkosh. When we see the vivid, descriptive way nahum writes we understand that the book records what he saw in his vision. God rules and he determines the times of all nations. The great truths of the book of nahum, for believers today, are its descriptions of gods character and power, for they depict the character and power of jesus christ. The god of heaven is a god of mercy to the penitent, yet a god of doom to the impenitent. Sometime around 760 bc, god sent jonah to nineveh to preach repentance and hope to the assyrian people, a message they heard and adoptedat least for a time. When god had a message for the people, he spoke through the prophets. The meaning of nahums name, consoler, plays an important role in the prophets message see bible dictionary, nahum. These bible study questions and answers are an ongoing project. Avoiding the fierce punishment of the lord is not dependent on ethnicity, class, intelligence, skin color, or family history, but on repentance and faith. Shortly before the fall of nineveh, the capital of assyria, in 612 b. Using a workbook style, books of the bible allows you to discover the biblical text on your own or with a group.

Aoci bible training institute abti old testament survey. 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 reign of hezekiah, ahazs son. His book comes in chronological order between micah and habakkuk in the bible. In this book, nahum portrays the downfall of nineveh and assyria as an. Over 300,000 people have studied books of the bible. Mckee surveys the book of nahum from a messianic perspective. We will add, update, and clarify the truths as the holy spirit shows them to us.

Just 100 years earlier, the prophet jonah had been instructed to warn nineveh to repent. The lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble. 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. The lord is slow to anger but great in power, and the lord will by no means clear the guilty. 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. Although in many lessons the writer or teacher decides on a lesson aim the main. The lords anger against nineveh the lord is a jealous and avenging god. The facts that the kingdom of the 10 tribes in which galilee lies was already in assyrian captivity at nahum s time and that nahum directly speaks to the kingdom of judah chap. Basic bible survey int roduces t he bible and discuss es its t ranslati ons and various versions. Because this is a vision, in some way nahum saw it. Bible survey nahum hebrew name nachoum consulation greek name naoum greek form of the hebrew author nahum according to tradition date 7 bc approximately theme the destruction of assyria types and shadows in nahum jesus is the avenger.

This is the same people to whom god sent the prophet jonah. 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. They should not be shunned simply because they are labeled. Intro to nahum biblica the international bible society. 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. 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. The unrepentant wicked will receive no comfort see nahum 3. The book would then have been written in jerusalem, where nahum would have witnessed the invasion of sennacherib and. Feb 03, 2019 this lesson renews our study of the minor prophets by beginning to examine the book of nahum. There are many dates assigned to this book and this prophet.

To understand the prophets exultant outburst of joy over the impending destruction it is necessary to recall the savage cruelty of assyria, which had made it the scourge of the ancient near east for almost three centuries. It belongs to that class of prophecies known as the prophetiae contra gentes. Introduction from the niv study bible go to nahum author the book contains the vision of nahum 1. Nahum also predicted a time of peace beyond this troubled world. He was raised up to preach gods judgment for a second time to. Tom constables expository notes on nahum this is also available in the net. Basic bible survey introduces the bible and discusses its translations and various versions. The book of nahum mentions the recent fall of noamon, or thebes, which occurred in 663 bc nahum 3.

The book of nahum is the seventh book of the 12 minor prophets of the hebrew bible. A frequent challenge is to understand the prophets messages in their right time setting, since the book of jeremiah is not always chronological, but loosely arranged, moving back and forth in time for thematic effect. Bible survey nahum hebrew name nachoum consulation greek name naoum greek form of the hebrew. If there is a book in the old testament known least about, i would pick nahum a. Summary of the book of nahum the story of the bible. When god told jonah to go to nineveh and to bring a message there, a remarkable thing happenedthe entire city turned to god100 percent. The meaning of nahum s name, consoler, plays an important role in the prophets message see bible dictionary, nahum.

The book of nahum was written 100 years after jonah and deals with the same city of nineveh. Heres a survey of the seventh book of the minor prophets. Second, the remainder of nahums prophecies came true in 612 b. Deal justly while it is your time to ride the high places of the earth, is gods message to the nations through nahum. Thus opens nahum s prophecy, and this is the message of this book of the bible for the world today. The bible journey introduction to the book of nahum.

View chuck swindolls chart of nahum, which divides the book into major sections and highlights themes and. The book of nahum presents a sobering graphical depiction of the unleashing of gods wrath against the wickedness of nineveh. The first 5 books of the bible are written by moses. May 02, 2020 first, nahum mentions thebes no amon in egypt falling to the assyrians 663 b. They will be updated each time the book is studied. The book of nahum mentions the recent fall of noamon, or thebes, which. The first 5 books of the bible are called the pentateuch. Book of nahum overview insight for living ministries. May 14, 2016 watch our overview video on the book of nahum, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers. The book of nahum comes some one hundred years after the prophecy of jonah. It is attributed to the prophet nahum, and was probably written in jerusalem in the 7th century bc.

Nahums singular focus on the impending judgment of nineveh offers a continuation of the story that began in jonah. This was made to assess how well you know the book. Unlike many of the minor prophets, the book of jonah is mostly written in historicalstory form. The author of the book of nahum identifies himself as nahum in the hebrew consoler or comforter the elkoshite 1. Bible survey nahum hebrew name nachoum consulation greek name naoum greek form of the hebrew author nahum according to tradition. This 26session book by book survey covers all the books in the bible. The book of nahum is a collection of poems announcing the downfall of assyria, one of israels worst oppressors. Nahum means comfort or consolation and is a short form of nehemiah comfort of yahweh. Although god uses pagans to punish his peoples apostasy and sin, the tool itself is also.

Few old testament books give us as much information on this subject as nahum. Nahum with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. One hundred years later, during the time of nahum, the assyrians had. Nahum s book is a sequel to, and a dramatic contrast with, the book of jonah. This was about 100120 years after jonah preached against ninevah. The seventh book of the twelve socalled minor prophets. Unlike most of the minor prophets, who wrote to people living in judah and israel, nahum was written to the gentiles of nineveh. The coming defeat of assyria by the babylonians is seen by nahum as gods judgement on a wicked and godless nation who had conquered the northern kingdom of israels capital city of samaria in 722bc and had led ten of the twelve tribes of israel back to nineveh in slavery. To jonahs dismay, the ninevites listened to his message, repented, and were spared gods judgment. Ancient assyria stands as a sign of warning to any nation holding power on the world scene.

Nahum in the picture study bible the book of nahum with maps. This summary of the book of nahum will help with many different forms of bible study. The first 11 chapters of genesis cover about 2000 years of history. Nahum s prophecy is the cry of an oppressed and outraged people of judah, for all the suffering that the assyrians bring. Below are scriptures in nahum that refer to endtime events. Excellent bible study the amazing claims of bible prophecy the book of nahum dr mark hitchcock duration. Thus opens nahums prophecy, and this is the message of this book of the bible for the world today. There are many theories as to where that city was though there is no conclusive evidence. The book of nahum reveals that god will punish all evil. Book of nahum encyclopedia of the bible bible gateway. Basic bible survey part one old testament harvestime. 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.