Nahum 02: Daddy's Coming

Power unmasked, refuge revealed. We walk through Nahum 2 and watch the mighty city of Nineveh unravel under the weight of its own violence while God steps forward as a fierce protector for Judah. The imagery is electric—flashing shields, racing chariots, shattered gates—and yet the message is even more gripping: justice is not late, and mercy is not weak. We explore how the text speaks to anyone who has been bullied, dismissed, or wounded, and how it challenges those of us who might be on the wrong side of the story.

With a personal story of a father stepping in to stop a bully, we frame the heart of Nahum 2: the oppressed are not alone, and the proud will not stand forever. We unpack the historical echoes that align with the prophecy, then sit with the tension most of us feel—wanting swift vengeance when God promises wise justice. That tension doesn’t cancel comfort; it deepens it. Trust means believing that no one gets away with evil, even when the timetable stretches beyond our patience, and that God can hold mercy and judgment without contradiction.

We also turn the question back on ourselves. If we have harmed others, the same voice that crushes chariots calls us to repent before disaster closes in. Real repentance is not a loophole; it’s a change of direction that opens the door to restoration. Along the way, we talk about living in this tension: seeking accountability without feeding revenge, telling the truth about harm without losing hope, and running to God as our strong refuge in the middle of it all.

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Chapters

• 0:00 Welcome And Episode Setup
• 0:27 Nahum 2 Overview And Theme
• 1:24 Personal Story Of A Father’s Protection
• 2:31 Reading Nahum 2: Nineveh’s Fall
• 5:38 Justice, Vengeance, And God’s Timing
• 8:18 Invitation To Repent And Prayer
• 8:38 Closing Promise And Next Chapter Tease

Transcript

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Well everybody, welcome back to the Bible Breakdown Podcast with your host, Pastor Brandon. Today, Nahom Chapter 2. And today's title is Daddy's Comin. Daddy's Comin'. I don't know what kind of like childhood you had, but that was one thing that you were not supposed to do when you were around a bunch of guys. Like when you were, you know, a teenager, like preteen, a little younger, we'd have scuffles, we'd do things back and forth. But if you ever said, I'm gonna go tell my daddy, you knew it wasn't fun anymore. You crossed a line because daddies don't play. And that's what we're gonna talk about today. Daddies coming. So if you got your Bibles, want to open up with me to Nayum chapter two. It's gonna take a moment. I know Nay Hum is toward the end of the Old Testament. While you're doing that, make sure you take just a moment, like, share, and subscribe to the YouTube channel and the podcast. Make sure you leave us a five-star review on the podcast. It really does help. And make sure you go into the Bible breakdown discussion on Facebook. There's an amazing group of people doing a wonderful job, and you can get all that information by going to the BibleBreakdown.com. Well, I want to be honest with you and tell you that when I was a kid, I did have one of those moments where I was riding the school bus and I was not a teenager yet, and there was a bully. And I was I was usually one of the kids that could take up for himself, whatever, whatever. But for this particular situation, this guy was bigger than me. And he started bullying me and I was trying to take care of it, but he just wouldn't quit. And I remember one time I said, Hey man, listen, if you don't, you don't leave me alone, I'm I'm gonna tell my dad. And you could see all of a sudden him go, wait, you think he will? You think you think he'll tell his dad? And he said, I I don't think you will. And so I actually remember I was getting off the school bus and he pushed me in a way that it pushed me, he he pushed me to where I fell down, right? And as soon as I got home, I didn't have to tell my dad. I was all scuffed up. And I remember my dad going, Where is he? You know what I'm saying? And so we actually got in our car and went looking for this kid. And that kid must have seen us before we saw him, and he went running. And needless to say, the next day, I had no more problems because I kind of I got my dad involved, right? And that's what I'm thinking about when I think about this chapter. We're in Nahum is chapter two, and the overall idea is God is a strong refuge, a strong tower, a place you can run in time of difficulty. And the nation of Judah is being harassed by the uh country of Assyria and their capital city, Nineveh, and God is just, he's being daddy in this chapter. In chapter two, he is, it's like he is putting Judah, say, get behind me, son, and he's saying, Let me tell you what I'm about to do to you. And remember, as I told you yesterday, that this is what happens. Like in archaeological findings, when they look at the some of the things of uh when Nineveh was destroyed by Babylon and some of the other ones, they look and they go, Wow, that that kind of describes what happened. And that's some of the records that we have. And so literally, God is saying, I'm telling you what's about to happen to you fools. I'm coming. And when I come, I'm I'm gonna take care of business. So this is what he says, and this is what happens. Here we go, let's jump in. Nineveh's gonna fall. Chapter 2, verse 1 says this Your enemy is coming to crush you, Nineveh, man of ramparts, watch the roads, prepare your defenses, and call out your forces. Even though the destroyer has destroyed Judah, the Lord will restore its honor. Israel's vine has been stripped of branches, but he will restore its splendor. Shields flash red in the sunlight, see the scarlet uniforms of the valiant troops, watch as their glittering chariots move into position, with a forest of spears waving above them, and the chariots race recklessly along the streets and rush wildly through the squares. They flash like firelight and move as swiftly as lightning. The king scouts to his shouts to his officers, and they stumble in their haste, rushing to the walls to set up their defenses. The river gates have been torn open, the palace is about to collapse. Nineveh's exile has been decreed. And all the servant girls mourn its capture. They moan like doves and beat their breasts in sorrow. Nineveh is like a leaking water reservoir, the people are slipping away. Stop, stop, someone shouts, but no one even looks back. Loot the silver, plunder the gold. There's no end to Nineveh's treasures, its vast, uncounted wealth. Soon the city is plundered, empty, and ruined. Hearts melt and knees shake. The people stand aghast, their faces pale and trembling. Where now is the great Nineveh? That den filled with young lions. It was a place where people, like lions and their cubs, walked freely without fear. A lion tore up meat for his cubs and strangled prey for his mate. He filled his den with prey, his caverns with his plunder. I am your enemy, says the Lord of Heaven's armies. Your chariots will soon go up in smoke, your men will be killed in battle. Never again will you plunder conquered nations, and the voices of your proud messengers will be heard no more. So the moral of today's chapter is don't make God mad. Don't mess with God's people. Because in time, justice always comes. And I think maybe that's the moment that we could take away from this today, and that is this. There is truth and there is comfort, and truth should cause comfort, comfort, but but it's it's not always like that. Because here's here's the truth Justice comes. Bad people receive what their due penalty has earned them. So, in other words, whether it's in this life or in the next, nobody gets away with evil. That justice is served. That's true. It's a true statement. However, if you're the one who's been assaulted, if you're the one who's been wounded, if you're the one who's watched your loved ones deal with difficulty, that can be difficult to be enough because we don't always want justice, we want vengeance. We we don't want someone to receive any mercy because they didn't show mercy on us. And that's hard. Because at the same time, we know just like Jonah did a hundred years ago, when he said, God, I don't want to prophesy to them and tell them about your judgment because I know that they will repent, and if they repent, you'll be merciful. I don't want that. I don't want justice, I want vengeance. But the amazing thing is to realize that even in justice, God is good. And we trust that God is doing the right thing at the right time and the right season. And so can I encourage you today, don't give up your trust in the Lord. God knows what he's doing. And when the time is right, no one gets away with anything. Now, what if that's us? What if we're the ones that God would say this to because we're the bad guy? Then this is the moment for us to repent and to say, God, I don't want that kind of justice. I don't want that judgment on my life. I ask for your mercy. And the amazing thing is, God gives mercy. So don't wait. Let today be the day of your salvation. Let's pray together right now. God, thank you so much for today. Thank you for your justice and your mercy. That you walk both hand in hand, that you have the ability to hold both and to offer both. God, I pray for someone today that they're dealing with the ramifications of the bad decisions of others. So that doesn't make life any easier. It can be difficult, it can be hard, and we can trust you what with tears in our eyes. I pray, God, that you will send mercy, that you'll have your way, that you'll do what only you can do for them. And Lord, I pray for the ones who need your mercy. I pray for repentance. I pray, Lord, that you will show us where we have fallen so we can make it right. Because that's when times of refreshing truly come. I celebrate you for all things. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen. And then what God's Word says in Nahom 1, verse 7, he says, The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. That's my prayer, is that we will all learn to trust God more and more every day. I love you. I'll see you tomorrow for the finale. Very short book. Nahum, chapter three.