Nahum 1:1-7 | Meet the One True God

In this sermon from Nahum 1:1-2, Pastor Chris Stevenson introduces us to the book of Nahum, and we take a look at the historical setting and draw implications for our walk with the Lord today from this minor prophet.

Nahum is often overlooked, but it gives us a clear and sobering picture of who God truly is. Many today prefer a version of God that is only loving—but Nahum reveals a fuller, more accurate picture.

At the needed time, Nahum brought a prophetic word from God that reveals God’s character in His divine wrath against Nineveh and encourages Judah to trust in God alone.

The book of Nahum introduces us to the true and living God—a God who is just, zealous for His glory, and wrathful against sin, yet who calls people to repentance and offers mercy through Christ.

This message calls us to know God as He truly is—not as we imagine Him to be. There is an urgency in the message of do not waste the mercy of God.

“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God” (Hebrews 10:31)… but… “everyone who believes in Christ will not be put to shame” (Romans10:11)

The God who judges sin is the same God who saves sinners.