31 Nahum Flashcards
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Nahum - N for…
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Nahum and Nineveh
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Author/Date
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Nahum/663-627
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Historical Context
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during the days of King Manasseh of Judah, a loyal vassal of Assyria - prior to the destruction of Nineveh
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What is the Redemptive Historical Narrative Connection?
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judgment of nineveh and salvation of God’s people is fulfilled in Christ
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Key themes and People
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purpose: comfort Judah by announcing future judgments against Nineveh
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key truths
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- God’s glory in judgment is worthy of praise2. God would judge Nineveh as well as other nations for mistreating His people3. God would keep his faithful people safe and return them from destruction and exile
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Book info
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- Intro2. Nahum praises God for his glorious power in judgment against his enemies3. Nahum declares God’s severe judgment against Nineveh but assures God’s people of their deliverance from oppression4. Nahum vividly describes the devastation of Nineveh5. Nahum mocks doomed Nineveh
