Nahum 1:11
From you, O Nineveh, comes forth a plotter of evil against the LORD, a counselor of wickedness.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Nahum 1:11?

2. How does Nahum 1:11 warn against devising evil against the Lord?

3. What characteristics define someone who "plots evil" according to Nahum 1:11?

4. How can we guard our hearts against becoming like the "wicked counselor"?

5. What other Bible passages warn against opposing God's plans?

6. How can Nahum 1:11 inspire us to align our plans with God's will?

7. What historical context surrounds Nahum 1:11 and its message about Assyria?

8. How does Nahum 1:11 reflect God's judgment against evil?

9. What does Nahum 1:11 reveal about God's sovereignty?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Nahum 1?

11. If Nahum 1's prophecies apply to ancient Nineveh's destruction, why should modern believers consider this chapter relevant or authoritative?

12. Why was Nineveh judged by God?

13. In Nahum 1:8, it's stated that God would destroy Nineveh with an overwhelming flood; do archaeological records support a catastrophic flood as the cause of Nineveh's downfall?

14. In Nahum 3:1, how do we reconcile the description of Nineveh as a 'bloody city' with the lack of substantial archaeological evidence for such extreme violence?
Discussion Questions
1. What does the history of Nineveh teach us about the importance of maintaining a repentant heart before God?

2. How can we recognize and resist the influence of "counselors of wickedness" in our own lives and communities?

3. In what ways does Nahum 1:11 challenge us to consider the sovereignty of God over the nations today?

4. How can we apply the lessons from Nineveh's account to ensure that our repentance is genuine and lasting?

5. What other biblical examples can you think of where God judged a nation or leader for plotting against Him, and what can we learn from those examples?1. How does Nahum 1 reflect on God's sovereignty?

2. What does the destruction of Nineveh reveal about God's justice?

3. How do the descriptions of God in Nahum 1 challenge your current perceptions of Him?

4. In what ways can the concept of God being a refuge be applied in your personal life?

5. How do the themes of divine wrath and mercy intertwine in this chapter?

6. How might you react if you were a citizen of Nineveh hearing this prophecy?

7. How does God's power over creation, as depicted in verses 4-6, impact your understanding of His authority?

8. In your life, how can you seek to avoid the fate of Nineveh and instead receive God's mercy?

9. What contemporary situations can you relate to the fall of Nineveh?

10. How can the people of Nineveh's actions serve as a warning for modern society?

11. How does God’s promise of deliverance for Judah in verse 15 provide hope for us today?

12. How can the principles in Nahum 1 be applied to societal justice today?

13. How does this chapter influence your understanding of sin and its consequences?

14. What steps can you take to ensure you are seeking refuge in God in times of trouble?

15. How do the dual aspects of God's nature (justice and mercy) reflect in your personal experiences?

16. How would you explain the balance of God's wrath and patience to someone struggling with this concept?

17. How can Nahum's prophecy encourage believers living in societies that oppose their faith?

18. Reflecting on Nahum 1, how would you counsel someone living in fear of God's wrath?

19. What lessons can governments and leaders today learn from the judgment pronounced on Nineveh?

20. How does Nahum 1 inform your understanding of God’s protective love for His people?

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