Habakkuk

Key Words:
-Faith
-Prayer

Complaint #1 - How Long? (God's Timing)

Our Struggle - Understanding God’s Timing
-How much longer can I take this?
-We want answers and solutions NOW!

Complaint #1 - How Long? God’s Timing

God’s Response to When = "I am at work even now."
-Dealing with the injustice of Judah.
-Bringing justice through the Babylonians.
-2 Peter 3:9

Our Response to When = "I believe. Help my unbelief."
Turn to God
-The Power of Lament
-Experience God’s Presence

Look…and Keep Looking
-The Power of Faith
-Experience God’s Patience

Complaint #2 - Why? (God's Ways)

Our Struggle - Why do suffering and evil continue?
-“Good” people suffer
-Evil” people succeed
-God works through people, situations, and strategies we don’t like and don’t understand.

Complaint #2 - Why? God’s Ways

God's Response to Why = “I am displaying My faithfulness.”
-Pride leads to destruction.
-Faith leads to life.

Our Response to Why = “I will trust in my Faithful God.”
-Turn to Jesus in Faith
-Read…and Keep Running

The Lord's Supper

The “Answers” to Suffering?
-Jesus’ Death and Resurrection
-Jesus’ Return

This Morning?
-Remember Jesus’ Cross and Return
-Pray and Consider Faith