Theme: the Vengeance of God (1:2-3) … {~q;n’ naqam {naw-kam’} which is merely an expression of God’s justice… Key verse: 6:8 – has been called, the essentials of true religion Outline: Chapter 1 … THE VERDICT OF VENGEANCE Verses 2-3 … Jehovah’s Holy Character Verses 4-7 … Jehovah’s Moral Majesty Verses 8-12a … Jehovah’s Enemies Verses 12b-15 … Jehovah’s People Chapter 2 … THE VISION OF VENGEANCE Verses 1-2 … Vengeance Initiated Verses 3-10,13 … Vengeance Completed Chapter 3 … THE VINDICATION OF VENGEANCE Verses 1-4 … Nineveh’s Great Sins Verses 5-7 … Jehovah’s Great Wrath Verses 8-19 … Jehovah Humiliates Nineveh’s Pride Lesson from Nahum: The Lesson of Worship – when we read about the moral majesty of our God, we can’t help but bow in worship and holy adoration of such a God… (1:2-7).