A Message of Faith Habakkuk: A Message of Faith January 13.

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A Message of Faith Habakkuk: A Message of Faith January 13

A Message of Faith Tell us … What about life has sometimes perplexed or frustrated you? Today we focus on Habakkuk – He shared our concern about the validity and existence of God – How could there be so much wickedness … so many problems … if God is who He says He is?

A Message of Faith Listen for Habakkuk’s complaint to God. Habakkuk 1:1-3 (NIV) The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet received. [2] How long, O Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save? [3] Why do you make me look at injustice? Why do you tolerate wrong? Destruction and violence are before me; there is strife, and conflict abounds. … [13]Your eyes

A Message of Faith Listen for Habakkuk’s complaint to God. are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrong. Why then do you tolerate the treacherous? Why are you silent while the wicked swallow up those more righteous than themselves? … 2:1 I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what he will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.

A Message of Faith Honest Questions Habakkuk received an oracle … just what is an oracle? About what was the prophet distressed in verses 2 and 3? When have you been perplexed about why God allowed something to happen? In verse 13 what does he say perplexes and bewilders him?

A Message of Faith Honest Questions When people suffer because of violence and injustice, how do you feel? What kind of tone do you think the prophet was using when he voiced these questions? Why do you think it is OK to ask God hard questions, if done in the right attitude? What would be that “right” attitude to have?

A Message of Faith Honest Questions In verse 2:1, what do we see the prophet doing in anticipation of God’s response? How would that apply to our lives … what could we be doing to search for answers from God?

A Message of Faith Listen for how God planned to punish rebellious Judah. Habakkuk 1:5-6 (NIV) "Look at the nations and watch-- and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe, even if you were told. [6] I am raising up the Babylonians, that ruthless and impetuous people, who sweep across the whole earth to seize dwelling places not their own. … 2:4 - 6 "See, he is puffed up; his desires are not upright

A Message of Faith Listen for how God planned to punish rebellious Judah. but the righteous will live by his faith-- [5] indeed, wine betrays him; he is arrogant and never at rest. Because he is as greedy as the grave and like death is never satisfied, he gathers to himself all the nations and takes captive all the peoples.

A Message of Faith Listen for how God planned to punish rebellious Judah. [6] "Will not all of them taunt him with ridicule and scorn, saying, " 'Woe to him who piles up stolen goods and makes himself wealthy by extortion! How long must this go on?'

A Message of Faith Divine Responses How did God answer Habakkuk’s complaint? How does God contrast the righteous with the unrighteous in 2:4 – 6? RighteousUnrighteous

A Message of Faith Divine Responses Knowing our timetable is often not the same as God’s timetable, why do we sometimes question or strain against God’s timing? What are some results of these kinds of attitudes? How can we “live by faith” even at times when we are tempted to question or doubt God?

A Message of Faith Listen for Habakkuk’s confession. Habakkuk 3:2 (NIV) Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; in wrath remember mercy. … 3:17-19 Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the

A Message of Faith Listen for Habakkuk’s confession. fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, [18] yet I will rejoice in the Lord, I will be joyful in God my Savior. [19] The Sovereign Lord is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.

A Message of Faith Renewed Faith In verse 2, how did Habakkuk describe the person of God? What tragic events does Habakkuk list? Habakkuk lived in an agrarian culture. What kinds of tragedies would threaten our lives today in our culture?

A Message of Faith Renewed Faith What does the prophet pledge to do, even in the midst of tragedy? How does He express his trust in God? What will it look like for you to live, saying “The Lord is my strength”?

A Message of Faith Application Believers can take their questions, concerns, and burdens directly to God without fear of reprisal – Difficult and seemingly unfair circumstances can cause our faith to be stretched. – When this happens talk to God about it … position yourself for a response from the Lord

A Message of Faith Application God answers us in His own time according to His own plan – God is at work in the affairs of mankind … sometimes in ways we cannot even imagine. – God desires us to trust Him. – This week tell God you trust in His power, His authority, and His love for you.

A Message of Faith Application The God who worked in Habakkuk’s situation, the God of the past is at work today, at work in your life – God is greater than our circumstances – Receive your joy this week in His presence – not in an abundance of material things – Be ready to share with others how the Lord is your salvation, your strength, your sustainer.

A Message of Faith Habakkuk: A Message of Faith January 13