Habakkuk 1-3

Habakkuk has witnessed sin in Judah for some time and approaches God with this complaint: Why does the evil in Judah go unpunished?

Chapter 1: Habakkuk's Complaint

1. As you read through some of the questions that Habakkuk raises in verses 1-5, what are some thoughts that come up in your own mind?

-Do you wonder how long God will allow evil to go unpunished?

-Do you wonder if God is hearing your prayers regarding injustice in the world? 

2. In your opinion, why does God allow this wickedness to occur?

 

The Lord's Answer

God's response to Habakkuk indicates that He will send Babylon to punish Judah.

1. In verse 7, God notes that the Babylonians are "a law to themselves and promote their own honor."

-From first review, why would God choose a wicked nation to punish His chosen people?

-Does this seem fair? Does it matter if it is fair or not?

Habakkuk's Second Complaint

Habakkuk questions God's choice regarding raising up Babylon to punish Judah.

1. What is the justice in Judah being punished by an even more wicked nation?

2. If you lived a very sinful lifestyle, would punishment of this nature humble you?

Chapter 2: The Lord's Answer

1. God responds to Habakkuk's questions by noting that Babylon will one day be defeated.

-Does it bring you comfort to know that in God's Time, the wicked will be defeated?

-Is it hard to align our timeline to God's Timeline?

2. Why would God allow the wicked to rest in their sin before their destruction?

Chapter 3: Habakkuk's Prayer

Habakkuk learns to wait for God's Will to be done.

1. What can we learn from Habakkuk's faith through this dialogue with God?

2. Why would he rejoice despite the circumstances that he is witnessing?

3. Is it hard for us to trust in God for His Deliverance while facing the trials of our lives?

Teacher: Troy Nesbitt

Habakkuk 1-3