Study 1 From the Book of Habakkuk is: Habakkuk 1:1- 2:5
1.
What is the prophet’s first complaint, and what is to Habakkuk
God’s strange answer? 1:2-4, 5:11.
2.
What further problem does this raise in the prophet’s mind, and
what answer is he given? See 1:12-17 and 2:2-5.
3.
What course of action does 2:1 suggest that the Christian should
adopt when perplexed at God’s dealings? Cf. 73:16, 17; Mi 7:7. Are you faithful in this way?
Notes
1.
1-7b. The Chaldeans so called ‘justice and dignity’ are
arbitrary and self determined.
2.
2:2. God’s answer is to be written down plainly so that it may
be read at a glance.
3.
2:4, 5. God’s answer is in tow parts (a) The arrogant Chaldean,
whose soul is not upright, shall fail and pass away. Cf. Is. 2:12-17. (b) The
righteous man will endure. He will live by his faith, a faith inspired by God’s
faithfulness, which keeps him steadfast.
The profound truth here expressed is seen in its full significance in
the gospel of Christ. Cf. Rom. 1:16, 17.