Help Me Teach The Bible David Helm on Teaching Habakkuk
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Feb 20, 2020 The podcast explores the book of Habakkuk and its relevance for teaching. They discuss the questions Habakkuk had for God and how God's answers were difficult. They highlight the importance of writing down what God shows us and the faith-filled determination of Habakkuk. They also mention recommended print and audio resources for further study.
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Weighty Word
- Habakkuk's lack of biographical/historical details emphasizes the weight of his message, called an "oracle" or "burden".
- This weighty word focuses on the absence of God's word and ways, indicating its relevance to the Christian community today.
Habakkuk's First Complaint
- Habakkuk's first complaint concerns the people's lack of God's word and ways and God's seeming inaction.
- This highlights the prophet's broken heart over the state of God's people.
God's Surprising Judgment
- God's response to Habakkuk reveals He will use the Chaldeans, a more wicked nation, to judge Israel.
- This demonstrates God's willingness to use external forces to bring about judgment within His own people.