Nahum: Does God ever lose His cool?
There is no healing of thy bruise; thy wound is grievous: all that hear the bruit of thee shall clap the hands over thee: for upon whom hath not thy wickedness passed continually?” Nahum 3:19
Have you noticed how the instructions you give a child greatly depend on what you want the child to do at the time. Giving directions to a group of your friends who have never been to your house can differ depending on where your friend is beginning the trip.
The Bible writers all want us to move - we move away from and we move towards. Think back on instructions to a child. You want them to move closer together for a photo. You want them to get out of the way of an oncoming car. You want them to say ’thank you’ for a gift just received. You want them to never hit their sister again.
When you read through Naham, consider who needs to move and in which direction - and imagine the tone of voice to best motivate that move.
