A 4-week Bible study on Habakkuk from Wednesday in the Word
“Habakkuk moves from burden to blessing, from wonder/worry to worship, from restlessness to rest, from a focus on the problem with God to a focus on the Person of God, and from a complaint to consolation. God turns sighing into singing if we (like Habakkuk) take time to wait before Him in prayer and listen to His Word.” – Ryrie Study Bible
Resources: Habakkuk: Maps, Outlines & Background
Download the handy 8-page study guide to study along with the podcast.
01 Introduction to Habakkuk
The Old Testament book of Habakkuk speaks to two of the most fundamental questions of the Christian faith: 1) How long will God let His people suffer? and 2) Why should we keep believing Him if we’re not spared the tragedies of life? Teacher Krisan Marotta on February 16, 2022.
02 What If God’s Answer Is Worse Than the Problem? (Habakkuk 1:1-2:1)
Habakkuk asks the Lord one of the most fundamental questions of faith: How long will you let your people suffer? The Lord answers, but not the way Habakkuk expects. Teacher Krisan Marotta on February 23, 2022.
03 The Righteous Will Live by Faith: Trusting God’s Justice (Habakkuk 2:1-20)
Habakkuk first asks why God would let evil go on so long among His own chosen people. Confused by the Lord’s answer, Habakkuk then asks how the Lord can let the wicked trample the righteous? Again, the Lord’s answer is not what Habakkuk expects. Teacher Krisan Marotta on March 2, 2022.
04 How To Trust God When Judgment Is Coming (Habakkuk 3:1-19)
Habakkuk responds to what he has learned with a song of praise and fear. In his prayer we see the answers to our 2 theme questions. Teacher Krisan Marotta on March 9, 2022.
General Outline
- 1:1-4 – Habakkuk’s 1st Complaint: God’s people abandoned the Law.
- 1:5-11 – The Lords’ 1st Response: Sending the Babylonians.
- 1:12-2:1 – Habakkuk’s 2nd Complaint: Why the wicked Babylonians?
- 2:4-20 – The Lord’s 2nd Response: The Wicked will be judged.
- 3:1-19 – Habakkuk’s Response: Exult the Lord.
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