This Is the Old Testament is part of a twelve-week thematic overview of the entire Bible. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book or two of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture. This week, we’ll continue looking at the Minor Prophets.
What Is Nahum? The book of Nahum is the message given to the kingdom of Judah concerning the destruction of Nineveh and Assyria. In delivering this message, the prophet Nahum affirms the certainty of God’s judgement on His people’s enemies, as well as His care for His people.
How Nahum Fits Into the Story: The book of Nahum provides a view of a powerful and just God who maintains His absolute moral standards, while offering hope to those who are despised and downtrodden. Nahum’s message teaches us to trust in God, even when our situation seems hopeless, and reminds us that God will stand with those who belong to Him.
Reflection Questions:
1. What temporary and earthly refuges have failed you? How is God superior to them?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
I know the feeling I had parents that failed me terribly
@Maura my Mother had dementia and God was the only thing that connected in her mind. If she was feeling agitated I would bring out the old hymnnal and ask if she knew these songs. She would start singing them! There is a song “ If She Could” by Sherri Easter, it’s a beautiful song. Keep the tissues handy! God taught me so much through that time, He said He would never leave you nor forsake you! Psalm 71: 17-18. Blessings Sisters!
Take refuge in the Lord our God
I’m so glad that we can find refuge in Jesus.
@ANNA & @ MAURA @KAITLIN SCHROEDER – I can’t tell you what your comments meant to me…all of it…I prayed them as a prayer back to Him. I am His; the kids are DEFINITELY His.❤️
@KAREN S – praying for all the things you do & don’t know that you need to be blessed and a blessing for your MIL
and husband…He knows! Praying Psalm 121 over you.
@MAURA @ERB @MARI V @all my SISTERS… Praying for you ❤️
Churchmouse?!
In response to Mari V and others. I’ve been on and off here for years and like many of you always looking forward to Church mouse’s comments. Hoping she is ok as well. I remember she had some health issues and struggled when she couldn’t attend church because of covid. Lets all say a prayer for her.
The other thing about temporary and earthly refuges is that they not only fail, but many of these refuges are not good for us. Some may seem benign but lead us away from God, and some are downright harmful and lead us not only away from God but directly to hurt and pain. But God will never fail us. He is always for us and is always and forever good.
Karen S. I used to work w/ dementia patients and found Alzheimer’s Association has some very good resources. They are online. The best of luck to you.