Habakkuk 3:3-16, 18 VII Our Song to Sing in Times of Trouble
Habakkuk 3:3-16, 18 VII Our Song to Sing in Times of Trouble January 31, 2021
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Habakkuk’s Song Describes poetically what God has done in the Past
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What events at the time of the Exodus are remembered in verses 3-5? (Exodus 19)
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How does the illustration of looking at the sun help us to understand that God must “hide His power” and glory from us, even when He is showing us how great He is? Verse 4 with
Exodus 33:23; I Timothy 6:16
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In verses 6-10 Habakkuk poetically describes what the Lord done His enemies
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What happens to enemy nations that think they are as strong as mountains? Verses 6-7
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Though speaking in the past tense, what is Habakkuk as a prophet reminding us of what can do to Chaldea and enemies of the Gospel in the future? Verses 8-10
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How does Habakkuk respond to the news of Chaldea/Babylon coming to conquer his nation? vs 16
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Does trembling always mean that you lack faith in God’s sovereignty or salvation?
See also I Corinthians 2:3
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In addition to trembling, how else does Habakkuk respond to the news of coming danger? Verse 18
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How does this response differ from mere resignation? Detached escape? “Pull yourself together?”
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How does the Lord want you to personalize your response to Him in trouble? Verse 18
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How should God’ grace to help Habakkuk respond to trials encourage you today?
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How did looking back at the facts of what God had done in history contribute to Habakkuk’s rejoicing? Verses 11-15
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Verse 11 with Joshua 9:12-14
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Verses 13, 15 with Exodus 14-15
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What does God use to destroy His enemies? verse 14
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How was this seen in the days of David? Daniel? Esther?
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How did God use the devil’s plot to destroy Jesus on the cross to defeat Satan and bring salvation to His own? verses 13-14; Psalm 22:1,19-22; Hebrews 5:7; John 19:30
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How can the Messiah, the Anointed One’s saving work on the cross give you a song
in the storms of life this week?
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