The Two Testaments Nahum
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Mar 5, 2024 Dr. Beth Stovell discusses Nahum's portrayal of God's anger, battle scenes, and Nineveh as a prostitute. She delves into the metaphorical aspects of Nahum's writing and the hopeful message within. The episode also recommends works by Dr. Juliana Claassens and explores the intersection of minor prophets and Revelation in understanding biblical messages.
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Personalizing God's Wrath
- We struggle with God's wrath because we fear it directed at us, personally.
- We desire justice for others, but personalize God's anger when applied to ourselves.
Good News in Nahum
- In Nahum, "good news" means God's freedom for his people through the destruction of his enemies.
- This resonates with themes of new exodus and the peace brought when evil ends, as seen in Revelation.
Nineveh's Futile Battle
- Beth Stovell discusses the use of vivid visual and auditory language in Nahum 2.
- She explains how it puts the reader in the midst of battle, emphasizing Nineveh's futility against God.