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[Nahum]] wrote concerning the future destruction of Nineveh. The book was written at a time when [[Assyria]] was at the very peak of her power. No man would have dreamed that mighty Nineveh would fall! But [[God]] knows the future, and He gave His message to [[Nahum]] to deliver to the frightened people of [[Judah]] . This was not a message of warning to Nineveh; they had heard [[God]]'s warning from [[Jonah]] 150 years before. Now [[God]]'s patience was running out and His [[judgment]] would fall.
The message of this book is one of hope for [[Judah]] --to encourage them to trust [[God]] in an hour of great danger. Each chapter tells us something about [[God]] and about the fall of the city. In chapter 1 we see that [[God]] is a jealous [[God]], and that Nineveh will fall; in chapter 2 we see that [[God]] will judge the city, and that Nineveh's fall will be great. Then, in chapter 3, we see that His great [[judgment]] against the city is just, because Nineveh had been warned. She deserved the [[judgment]] that fell upon her.
The theme of the Book of [[Habakkuk]] could be, "Living by [[faith]]." The problem facing [[Habakkuk]] was one of wondering why [[God]] would allow injustice and violence throughout the land and do nothing about it. The wicked were prospering, while the righteous were suffering, and nothing was being done about it.
In chapter 1 [[Habakkuk]] wonders about the silence and inactivity of [[God]]. He was puzzled as he looked out across the world of that day and saw injustice, violence, strife, and contention. The whole nation was suffering because of the evils of the government. [[God]] told [[Habakkuk]] that He was working a work that would amaze him; that He would raise up the Chaldeans to conquer the nation and be His instrument to chastise the people.
In chapter 2 [[Habakkuk]] is watching and waiting. He had not become an atheist or agnostic. Rather, he went to his watchtower and began to [[pray]], meditate, and wait on the [[Lord]]. [[God]] gave [[Habakkuk]] three wonderful assurances to encourage and strengthen him during those difficult days. First, in chapter 2:4 He says, "The just shall live by [[faith]]." I sincerely believe this is one of the most important verses in the [[Bible]]. It forms the text for three New Testament books--[[Romans]], Galatians, and Hebrews. In verse 14 He says, "For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the [[Lord]]." We know this promise is yet future. There are still the same sins of greediness, covetousness, murder, drunkenness, and idolatry in our world today as were found in verses 5-19, but the promise of [[God]] still stands. His glory shall one day fill this earth, for [[Jesus]] Christ will return and put down all [[sin]] and establish His righteous Kingdom.
In verse 20 [[God]] says, "The [[Lord]] is in his holy temple." [[God]] was and is still on the throne.
In sum[[Mary]], the Book of [[Habakkuk]] shows us how to deal with life's problems. We must first learn to honestly admit that there are problems. We must talk to [[God]] about them; wait quietly before Him in prayer and meditation of His Word; and then, when He speaks, we must listen and obey.
The message of this book is one of hope for [[Judah]] --to encourage them to trust [[God]] in an hour of great danger. Each chapter tells us something about [[God]] and about the fall of the city. In chapter 1 we see that [[God]] is a jealous [[God]], and that Nineveh will fall; in chapter 2 we see that [[God]] will judge the city, and that Nineveh's fall will be great. Then, in chapter 3, we see that His great [[judgment]] against the city is just, because Nineveh had been warned. She deserved the [[judgment]] that fell upon her.
The theme of the Book of [[Habakkuk]] could be, "Living by [[faith]]." The problem facing [[Habakkuk]] was one of wondering why [[God]] would allow injustice and violence throughout the land and do nothing about it. The wicked were prospering, while the righteous were suffering, and nothing was being done about it.
In chapter 1 [[Habakkuk]] wonders about the silence and inactivity of [[God]]. He was puzzled as he looked out across the world of that day and saw injustice, violence, strife, and contention. The whole nation was suffering because of the evils of the government. [[God]] told [[Habakkuk]] that He was working a work that would amaze him; that He would raise up the Chaldeans to conquer the nation and be His instrument to chastise the people.
In chapter 2 [[Habakkuk]] is watching and waiting. He had not become an atheist or agnostic. Rather, he went to his watchtower and began to [[pray]], meditate, and wait on the [[Lord]]. [[God]] gave [[Habakkuk]] three wonderful assurances to encourage and strengthen him during those difficult days. First, in chapter 2:4 He says, "The just shall live by [[faith]]." I sincerely believe this is one of the most important verses in the [[Bible]]. It forms the text for three New Testament books--[[Romans]], Galatians, and Hebrews. In verse 14 He says, "For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the [[Lord]]." We know this promise is yet future. There are still the same sins of greediness, covetousness, murder, drunkenness, and idolatry in our world today as were found in verses 5-19, but the promise of [[God]] still stands. His glory shall one day fill this earth, for [[Jesus]] Christ will return and put down all [[sin]] and establish His righteous Kingdom.
In verse 20 [[God]] says, "The [[Lord]] is in his holy temple." [[God]] was and is still on the throne.
In sum[[Mary]], the Book of [[Habakkuk]] shows us how to deal with life's problems. We must first learn to honestly admit that there are problems. We must talk to [[God]] about them; wait quietly before Him in prayer and meditation of His Word; and then, when He speaks, we must listen and obey.
