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Day 20 : Book of Habakkuk [ Habakkuk 1-3] |
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Introduction
- His name means ‘embrace.’
- Habakkuk ministered to Judah [ Southern Kingdom ].
- This book takes a form of dialogue between God and the prophet. He
asks God how long before God deals with the sins of his own nation. Then
he questions how God can use a more wicked nation to punish his own
people.
- He ends by writing a poem understanding God’s answers in the end.
Habakkuk’s First Question (Hab. 1:1-4)
The prophet was very upset about the evil among his people. He wanted to know why God wasn’t intervening.
God’s Answer (Hab. 1:5-11)
God talks about how the Babylonians were to punish Judah. Though the Babylonians were wicked (v.6-11). God
was going to use them as a tool of judgment!
Habakkuk’s Second Question (Hab. 1:12-2:1)
How can God use such a wicked nation in this way? Habakkuk was shocked at God’s answer. Habakkuk pictured as
a watch man waiting for God’s answer.
God’s Answer (Hab. 2:2-20)
- God knew the nature of the Babylonian
- God’s answer was “the righteous will live by his faith” (v.4).
- Faith helps us persevere through difficult times.
- God talks of a series of five woes of the Babylonians
Habakkuk’s Psalm (Hab. 3:1-19)
- Once the prophet understands God’s ways he stands in awe of God and
His plan.
- He recounts the great miracles brought by judgments to accomplish His
righteous purposes.
We might not be able to understand God’s plans always, but we can still submit and trust Him always!
Application :
What are some events in your life you are not able to understand? How you have responded to that?
Philipians 4:4-7
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ... Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by
prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all
understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
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