These Discovery Questions are for use with this week’s Lookout Bible Lesson, “Where Is the Justice?” (Habakkuk 1:12-17; 2:1-20), by Mark Scott.
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1. Over the past week, did you have any conversations with someone who does not know God, does not know him well, or has some distorted image of him? If so, how did you use God’s Word to give them an accurate portrayal of God?
2. When have you had to wait on God for an answer?
Ask two people to read aloud Habakkuk 1:12-17; 2:1-20 one after the other, preferably from different Bible versions. Then ask a third person to briefly summarize the passage.
3. With what questions was Habakkuk wrestling?
- In your own words, how did God answer him?
- As you look at this passage as a whole, how do you see God’s ultimate control of the circumstances?
4. God had appointed Babylon to punish Judah for their evil. Why was that a problem for Habakkuk?
5. How did Habakkuk view his role and responsibility in God’s plan?
- How was his relationship with God intertwined in that?
6. How is the enemy (Babylon) described?
- How would God bring retribution on them? (See, for instance, 2:6-8, 14.)
- Why could their idols not save them?
7. What do you learn about God’s sovereignty from this passage?
- What do you learn about yourself? (What do you learn about the need to wait patiently—and perhaps silently—for God to act?)
8. How specifically will you be a herald (a messenger or one who proclaims good news) to the people around you this week?
9. Based on our study and discussion, complete the sentence: “I will . . .”
10. What do you need from God to be able to wait on him, trust his timing, and allow him to be in complete control of your life this week?
For Next Week: Read and reflect on Zephaniah 2:1-15. You can also read next week’s supplemental texts as well as the Study and Application sections as part of your personal study.
Author: Christian Standard
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