Nahum reveals four things about God’s role as judge.
1. The RATIONALE of God’s Judgment (1:1-6; 3:1-4)
A. His vengeance is emphasized (1:2)
B. His vengeance is justified (1:3; 3:1-4)
C. His vengeance is certain (1:4-6)
2. The REASONS for God’s Judgment (1:2-3, 7-8)
A. God judges sin because he is a jealous God (1:2)
B. God judges sin because he is an avenging God (1:2-3)
C. God judges sin because he is a good God (1:7-8)
3. The REACH of God’s Judgment (1:8-15)
A. Verse 8: "overwhelming flood" has been interpreted as an invading military force
B. Verse 9: There will be no need for trouble to come a second time
C. Verse 10: The armies burned the city thoroughly
D. Verse 12: Although the hosts of Assyria were unscathed and numerous, they would soon pass away
E. Verse 14: Nineveh was to be die and be buried, not just humbled for a time
4. The RESULTS of God’s Judgment (2:13; 3:8-10)
A. 3:8-10: Nineveh would fall; we see the fall of others but somehow imagine that we cannot
B. 2:13: God was against the Ninevites because of their sin; God cannot partner with us if we live a life of sin
