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Habakkuk 3FOUNTAIN OF FAITHBIBLE STUDYREV. REGINALD B. NEWMANSENIOR PASTORJUNE 17, 2020
Chapter 1The Problem - DoubtHabakkuk is wrestling with his faith and complaining to God. He is on his knees praying.ImpatienceViolenceGod, are Youlistening?Come and save us!Evil/WickednessThe wicked outnumberthe righteous.DestructionThey are arguing andfighting all around me!Corruption/InjusticeThere is no justice inthe courts!When God replies, Habakkuk has a second complaint.Are You serious? The Babylonians!2
PatienceChanges Position. WaitsExpectantly. Demonstratesgreat faith.Wait for God’sDirectionsWrite the vision andmake it plain.Be ReadyGod is aware of whatis going on in theworld. He has a plan.(woe) awaits thieves(woe)awaits those who covet(woe) awaits those who gain through corruption(woe) awaits those who cause their neighbors to be drunken(woe) awaits those who practice idolatryChapter 2The Solution - FaithHabakkuk changes position byclimbing up to the watchtowerto wait on God’s reply. Godinstructs him to write thedivine vision.3
WorshipperPraise(r)Chapter 3Product - PraiseBelieverWitnessHabakkuk declares, in spite of all ofthe circumstances, he will praise God!4
I. Habakkuk Praises God’s Person (1-3)II. Habakkuk Praises God’s Power (4-7)III. Habakkuk Praises God’s Purpose (8-15)IV. Habakkuk decides to wait patiently (16)V. Trials will come (17)VI. We should have joy in the face of trials (18)VII. The Lord gives strength to face trials (19)HABAKKUK 3PRAYER OF PRAISE
Shigionoth - Hebrew term referencing the content of apoem accompanied by instruments that fit the theme(with strong emotions) Ex. Psalm 7 – David’s ShiggaionRevive thy work – God’s work is salvation.In the midst of the years – Hebraism term meaning“between now and the end”“Cut Your work short” – pledging for mercy and salvationMatthew 24:22, Romans 9:28, Daniel 12:1I. Habakkuk Praises God’s Person(1-3)Teman – city or region in Edom to the east of Israel;not far from Mt. Sinai where the law was givenParan – a mountain opposite TemanSun rises in the east.Selah – pause, reflect, praise6
Discussion Questions How does Habakkuk respond to God’s answer? What can we learn from Habakkuk’s simple response? Why is it important that Habakkuk’s journey from doubt to faith ends in praise? When we return to the sanctuary, how will you return?7
Brightness – Light - as clear as the sun but more dazzlingHorns coming out of His hands – (NLT – Rays of light flashfrom His hands) - All power in His hands!Before Him goes pestilence and plague after Him – (v 5)God is watching. (v 6)II. Habakkuk Praises God’s Power(4-7)Fear and pain – The tents/dwellings/homes trembled. (v 7)Psalm 127:1 - Except the LORD build the house, they labour invain that build it: except the LORD keep the city, the watchmanwaketh but in vain.8
Discussion Questions What does light represent in the Bible? In what ways does God hide His power? Why does He sometimes do this? Can you give any biblical examples of God causing plague or pestilence? What is thepurpose of these events? How then should we react in the middle of natural disasters? In what ways can you see God’s power demonstrated in the world today? When we return to the sanctuary, how will you return?9
God is over nature and uses nature for His purposes.God used the Red Sea.God used mountains.Selah- pause, reflect, and praiseIII. Habakkuk Praises God’s Purpose(8-15)10
Discussion Questions What figurative language does Habakkuk use in this passage? What imagery is he brining to mind? What warning should we take from this? What can we learn from Habakkuk about the importance of having a conversation with God? When we return to the sanctuary, how will you return?11
NLT - I will wait quietly for the coming day whendisaster will strike the people who invade us. (v 16) Habakkuk looked back upon experiences of the churchin former ages and observed the great things that Godhad done for them.IV. Habakkuk decides to wait patiently (16)V. Trials will come (17)VI. We should have joy in the face of trials (18)VII. The Lord gives strength to face trials (19) When we return to the sanctuary, how will you return?12
He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and will make me to walk upon mine high places. (v 19)VII. The Lord gives strength to face trials (19) Deer are ungulates, or hoofed mammals. Their legs arewell suited for running, whether chasing during the rutor evading danger. Deer also possess a great leapingability. They bound swiftly across a dense forest orprairie, often jumping 8 feet into the air. The strongmuscles of a deer’s hind legs provide most of thepower for running and jumping. The front legs are idealfor pivoting, allowing a deer to make sharp turns. Thetop speed of the whitetail is about 35 miles per hour.Whitetails are also good swimmers. This verse is a reminder that God is able to help us dothe impossible. Making our feet like hinds feetmeans he will equip us with what we need to bring usthrough the rough patch. Notice that it is only the hindthat can climb those rocky terrains. This is because ithas the right feet to climb.13
He will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and will make me to walk upon mine high places. (v 19)2 Samuel 22: 1, 22Habakkuk 3: 1, 191 And David spake unto the LORD the words of this songin the day that the LORD had delivered him out of the handof all his enemies, and out of the hand of Saul:1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet upon Shigionoth.34 Hemaketh my feet like hinds' feet: and setteth me uponmy high places.David is praising God for what He (God) has done!19 TheLORD God is my strength, and he will make my feetlike hinds' feet, and he will make me to walk upon minehigh places. To the chief singer on my stringedinstruments.Habakkuk is praising God for what He (God) is goingto do!Homework – Read 2 Samuel 2214
In the midst of this COVID 19,Coronavirus,Stay in the House,Wear a Mask,Wash your Hands,Toilet Paper Shortage,Unemployment,Stock Market Down,Locusts Invasion,Black Lives Matter,Protesting,Rioting,Looting,I Can’t Breathe,Tornado,Hailing,Tropical Storm, andMy Dog Ran AwayBabylonPandemic SeasonWHAT’S THE NAME OF OUR CHURCH?we can rejoice, because Babylon is coming down! (Revelation 18)15
Lessons from Habakkuk 1. The just must live by faith. 2. Although injustice exists, do not allowyour concern to turn into doubting God. 3. God works in mysterious ways. 4. God hears and answers prayers. 5. God’s answer to our prayer requests maynot align with our expectations. 6. Learn to rejoice in the Lord. 7. God is still in control of all things. 8. Evil is self-destructive. 9. Righteousness will ultimately prevail.Chapter 3SummaryPraise the Lord!Wait on the Lord!God’s got it!If He did it before, He’lldo it again!We win!16
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The Solution -Faith Habakkuk changes position by climbing up to the watchtower to wait on God’s reply. God instructs him to write the divine vision. Changes Position. Waits Expectantly. Demonstrates great faith. Write the vision and make it plain. God is aware of what is going on i
