Chapter 1
What did Nineveh do wrong? (Nahum 1:9-11)
The people of Nineveh were lost like drunkards. They were working against God and plotting evil.
How does the fall of Nineveh serve as a warning for the nations and cities of our modern world?
Nineveh 2 shows use that God is willing to destroy nations that aren't walking in the light of God. So nations not walking in the light of God could face the same destruction as Nineveh if God wanted.
What is Nineveh's fate? (Nahum 3:19)
Nineveh will be decimated. All the victims of the Assyrian cruelty will rejoice once the city is fully in ruins instead of mourning.
How does Nahum characterize God according to Nahum 1:2-8? (Name 5)
Slow to Anger, Jealous, good, powerful, wrath is like fire, mountains quake before him, indignation is too much for us.
How could the story of Nineveh be an encouragement for a persecuted Christian?
God does not forget those Christians who are persecuted. Persecuted Christians have eternal hope of being reunited with God which is much better than being a non persecuted atheist.
Why is the destruction of Nineveh inevitable? (Nahum 3:12-19)
The destruction of Nineveh is inevitable because the Assyrians were oppressing God's people. This stirs the anger and wrath of God. God's anger is no small thing to tango with so he makes it clear to his people by destroying Nineveh.
What does Nahum 1 reveal about God's justice?
God is slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love but but he doesn't let the guilty go unpunished.
How does Nahum describes Nineveh's future? (Nahum 2:7-13)
God plans on destroying Nineveh and sparing his people because he is faithful to them.
How should Nahum 3 influence our prayer life?
Nahum 3 should cause us to pray for the nations of this world not walking according to God's plan. It should also encourage us to pray that we would become more righteous each day and be a good witnesses to Christ.