Welcome to a year in the Bible with daily grace. The Bible tells one big story of

redemption and we want to spend five minutes every day journeying through the Bible from start to finish, and exploring how all of it

points to Jesus. Hello friends. Welcome to a year in the Bible with daily grace. My name is

Katie and we are going to start and finish Nehem today.

Nehem is a collection of poems in the minor prophet

that declares the defeat of Nineveh, the Assyrian capital.

Assyria was a large empire that conquered the northern tribes of Israel.

They were destructive, brutal, and violent in their conquest, oppressing God's people.

Naeham describes Nineveh as the city of blood, totally deceitful, full of plunder and never without pray.

The book of Naeham announces judgment for Ninnava's wicked ways. God used a serious reign to humble

his people. They were blatantly sending against him. But Naham is a reminder that God does not abandon His chosen. In fact, the name

Nayham actually means comfort, as it it reminds God's people that hope is in

Yaway. Though Nayham is only three chapters in length, the book provides an incredible

insight into the character of God. Even in the first eight verses, Naham reminds Judah of God's power and his might. He echoes

Exodus 34, God's own description of himself, a God merciful and gracious slow

to anger but will by no means clear the guilty.

A theme that is emphasized throughout Nahum is God's justice.

We see God described as jealous, avenging, fierce in wrath, and great in power. But also, in

verse 7, we see that God is also good, a stronghold in the day of distress, and he cares for those who take refuge in him.

God is the both and. He punishes evil, but also nurtures those who trust in him.

And so Naham continues warning Nineveh of its coming demise.

I can imagine Judah's relief hearing Naham's prophecy. I am sure that living under this cruel

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