God Sees Evil

Passage

Nahum 1:1-15, 3:19

Sermon Summary

The prophet Nahum spoke during a time when the Southern Kingdom, Judah, faced the overwhelming evil of the Assyrian Empire. In the midst of this, he declared that God sees their suffering and will ultimately judge and destroy evil. Nahum’s promise points to our hope in Christ, which will be fully realized at His return. As we face evil—both within our own hearts and in the world—we wait in hope, praying and longing for Him to come again.

Discussion Questions (choose any—you don't have to answer them all!)

1. [Optional starter question] What stood out or stuck with you from the sermon?
2. What forms of evil are you facing today, and how are you responding to them?
3. What are your natural reactions to evil within you and around you? What both comforts and challenges you about God’s promise to judge and remove evil?
4. In what ways is God calling you to surrender and rest in the face of evil?
5. How is God calling you to confront evil in light of Nahum’s promise?

Prayer Prompts

• Thank you, Father, for  __________
• Forgive me, Jesus, for __________
• Help me, Holy Spirit, to ___________

Resources Consulted

• The Minor Prophets, Voice
• Hidden Prophets of the Bible, Williams
• The Minor Prophets, McComiskey
• The Minor Prophets, Feinberg