29 Habakkuk Flashcards
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Author/Date
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Habakkuk / 605-600 BC
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Historical Context
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Prior to Judah’s subjugation by the armies of Nebby
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What is the Redemptive Historical Narrative Connection?
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Paul based understandings of the gospel by referring to Hab 2:4 - the righteous shall live by faith - need for divine intervention and atonement - total dependance on the Lord to save
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Key themes
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purpose: to guide Isr toward faith in God during the trials of the Babylonian conquest and exile by displaying the prophet’s personal struggle and resolutions
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Key truths
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- God will not tolerate severe sinfulness among His people forever2. God may use wicked unbelievers to chastise his people3. Blvrs should honestly acknowledge before God the various difficulties they face4. Blvrs should learn to trust God - even when circumstances are difficult
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Book info
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- Intro2. Hab complains that wickedness has grown in Judah with little response from God. He promises to punish with the Babylonians3. Hab complains that the Bab were even more wicked than Judah - God promises eventually they would be destroyed4. Hab expresses his trust that God would keep his promise - He pledged to praise him even as the difficult times continued
