Part LXVII |
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For the earth shall be filled
with the knowledge of the glory of the
LORD,
as the waters cover the sea.
Habakkuk 2:14
Habakkuk is questioning / complaining to God that He (God) allows His own nation to be destroyed for its wickedness by a nation that is even more wicked. Habakkuk could not see the justice in this.
- 1:2-3 - O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! Why dost thou shew me iniquity, and cause me to behold grievance? for spoiling and violence are before me: and there are that raise up strife and contention.
Habakkuk's concluding observation.
- 1:4 - Therefore the law is slacked, and judgment doth never go forth: for the wicked doth compass about the righteous; therefore wrong judgment proceedeth.
- A little critical of God, eh?
For we dare not make
ourselves of the number,
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Habakkuk 1:12–2:20. Habakkuk’s Second Question / ComplaintGod’s answer is that He does have a purpose in the terrorizing conquests of the Chaldean armies.
- 1:5 - Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvellously: for I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you.
- Very similiar to how people today respond to Paul's gospel teaching.
- It's there - in black and white - inspired and preserved and perfect - rightly divded!!
- Too good to believe
- Too good to follow - no need to, actually!
- 1:6-11 - more details of God's response