Habakuk Flashcards
Subtitle of Habakkuk:
“The Doubting Thomas of the Old Testament”
Main content of Habakkuk:
The sighs, the cries, and the whys, as uttered by the doubting Thomas of the Old Testament”
It is a book of deepest doubt
What age old question did Habakkuk ask as he looked around at the sin of his nation and the cruelty of the wicked oppressors?
“Why does God allow the righteous to suffer and sinners to prosper?
What is the key word of Habakkuk?
Why
Who is the author of Habakkuk?
Habakkuk
Who was Habakkuk called to before its final fall to Babylon?
The Southern Kingdom
What was Habakkuk besides a prophet ?
He was a Levitical chorister in the Temple choir
Background of Habakkuk:
Habakkuk prophesied to the sole surviving kingdom of Judah during the death throes of a nation
What style did Habakkuk write in?
A style more akin to the poetical wisdom literature than the prophets- in fact, the first verse reveals this book was actually a song
What is Habakkuk seen as?
One of the greatest manifestations of God’s glory in Scripture, thus turning his doubts into shouts
Habakkuk is the author of what great theological declaration?
“The just shall live by his faith”
Who was Habakkuk, the final prophet given to before the Babylonian Captivity just as Micah was given to Israel before the Assyrian Captivity?
Habakkuk was given to Judah
Habakkuk’s 4 why questions are.. a) “Why doesn’t God hear my ___? “b) “Why doesn’t God solve my____?”
c) “Why does God allow the wicked to ____?” d) “Why does God allow the righteous to ____?”
a) Prayer
b) Problem
c) Prosper
d) Suffer
God will Judge all ________?
Injustice
When will God judge the wicked?
God will judge the wicked and correct all injustices according to His “appointed Time” not according to ours.
What message was clear for Habakkuk?
Stop Complaining! Stop Doubting!
What message is just as clear to us?
There is a time to silence our fears and trust our God!
Once we have been in the presence of God, we can truly learn to have..
Joy in the Lord in any circumstances!
As the case was with Job, Once we truly see God in his glory, all of our questions are replaced with..
Total trust in His power, His wisdom, and His Love!
The Presence of God gives us the…
Strength to stand in the midst of the Valley or upon the mountain top!
