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Nahum

Nahum 
Day 
Day 4

"The LORD is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble"

Text: Nahum 1:7

A COMFORTING SENSE OF ASSURANCE

Nahum sought to bring confidence to the faithful amidst the threat of the Assyrian Empire! The greatest sense of confidence and comfort is to be found in the Lord God!

“Who can stand before His indignation?
And who can endure the fierceness of His anger?
His fury is poured out like fire,
And the rocks are thrown down by Him.
The LORD is good,
A stronghold in the day of trouble;
And He knows those who trust in Him.”
Nahum 1:6-7

1. The anger of the LORD

a) This is to be feared!

b) Expressions of His anger:

i) Indignation
ii) Fierceness
iii) Fury

2. The Assyrians and their deities

a) The Assyrians worshipped their deities who were supposed to be very powerful.
b) Their deities fought against each other.

3. The Lord of lords

a) The LORD God is portrayed as the truly Supreme Deity.
b) None can be compared to Him.
c) He can cause mountains to fall.
d) He can cause earthquakes that can cause great destruction.

4. The gentler side of this Mighty Lord God

a) He is good.
b) It is wise to come to believe in Him and worship Him.

5. God’s relationship with all who trust in Him

a) He is a stronghold in the day of trouble.
b) He knows every individual who trusts in Him.
c) He is the One to be revered and worshipped with all the heart and soul.