"Greetings in the Name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for 26 January 2014, from Cindi, a daughter of the King of kings and Lord of lords."
Today's Blog Title: "Introduction to the Book of "Habakkuk"
Today we start with number 8 of the 12 Minor Prophets, with an introduction into the Book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk, who calls himself "the prophet" may have also been a Levite who eagerly participated in Josiah's reforms, but was troubled by the moral laxity that he continued to observe. While his work is not dated, his reference to the unexpected emergence of Babylon as a great power even then taking place, Habakkuk 2:5-6, persuasively suggests he ministered reign the of Josiah.
The prophecy of Habakkuk, is unique among all prophetic literature. Overall, it contains a high caliber of Hebrew poetry. The first two chapters of his book constitute a dialogue between the prophet and the Lord concerning the invasion of the Chaldeans, Habakkuk 1:1-11 and their destruction, 1:12-2:20. Chapter 3, is a psalm with instructions given to the musicians for its rendering, 3:1,19. In the first two chapters of this Book, the prophet contends with the Lord, and then in the third chapter he submits to the Lord, just as we as Christians should do each and every day that we live here upon this earth.
We will note that God did not strike Habakkuk down for the two questions that he asked in Chapter 1, instead He answered. The Lord Himself will establish His kingdom. He will hold all people and nations accountable. The present may be filled with wickedness and chaos, but the future belongs to the righteous, the truly righteous. God will bring in His kingdom, give rest and salvation to His people, and judge His people's adversaries.
OUTLINE TO THE BOOK OF HABAKKUK
I. The prophets dialogue with the Lord Habakkuk 1:1-2:20
A. The First Cycle Habakkuk 1:1-11
1. The Prophets First Question, Habakkuk 1:1-4
2. The Lord's First Response, Habakkuk 1:5-11
B. The Second Cycle Habakkuk 1:12-2:20
1. The Prophets Second Question Habakkuk 1:12-17
2. The Lord's Response 2:1-20
II. The prophets deference of the Lord Habakkuk 3:1-19
A. His Prayer to God Habakkuk 3:1-2
B. His Praise of God Habakkuk 3:3-15
C. His trust in God Habakkuk 3:16-19
Click on this link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for a Bible Verse from Hebrews 4:15-16.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. God in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. ALWAYS remember that when you have a spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T, Listen to the Sweet, Soft, and Tender Voice of God as He Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
Jesus Reigns, and He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!! May God's Peace, Strength, Love, and Grace be with you all. May we as Christians reach to heaven with on hand and to the lost and dying of this world with the other. May we like John at the end of the Book of Revelation say, "Come, Lord Jesus, Come.
Your Sister in Christ
Cindi
Today's Blog Title: "Introduction to the Book of "Habakkuk"
Today we start with number 8 of the 12 Minor Prophets, with an introduction into the Book of Habakkuk. Habakkuk, who calls himself "the prophet" may have also been a Levite who eagerly participated in Josiah's reforms, but was troubled by the moral laxity that he continued to observe. While his work is not dated, his reference to the unexpected emergence of Babylon as a great power even then taking place, Habakkuk 2:5-6, persuasively suggests he ministered reign the of Josiah.
The prophecy of Habakkuk, is unique among all prophetic literature. Overall, it contains a high caliber of Hebrew poetry. The first two chapters of his book constitute a dialogue between the prophet and the Lord concerning the invasion of the Chaldeans, Habakkuk 1:1-11 and their destruction, 1:12-2:20. Chapter 3, is a psalm with instructions given to the musicians for its rendering, 3:1,19. In the first two chapters of this Book, the prophet contends with the Lord, and then in the third chapter he submits to the Lord, just as we as Christians should do each and every day that we live here upon this earth.
We will note that God did not strike Habakkuk down for the two questions that he asked in Chapter 1, instead He answered. The Lord Himself will establish His kingdom. He will hold all people and nations accountable. The present may be filled with wickedness and chaos, but the future belongs to the righteous, the truly righteous. God will bring in His kingdom, give rest and salvation to His people, and judge His people's adversaries.
OUTLINE TO THE BOOK OF HABAKKUK
I. The prophets dialogue with the Lord Habakkuk 1:1-2:20
A. The First Cycle Habakkuk 1:1-11
1. The Prophets First Question, Habakkuk 1:1-4
2. The Lord's First Response, Habakkuk 1:5-11
B. The Second Cycle Habakkuk 1:12-2:20
1. The Prophets Second Question Habakkuk 1:12-17
2. The Lord's Response 2:1-20
II. The prophets deference of the Lord Habakkuk 3:1-19
A. His Prayer to God Habakkuk 3:1-2
B. His Praise of God Habakkuk 3:3-15
C. His trust in God Habakkuk 3:16-19
Click on this link at www.cindi-davis.blogspot.com for a Bible Verse from Hebrews 4:15-16.
Have a God Filled and Spirit Led Day. God in Peace and Serve the Lord our God with Gladness. Love God More Today. ALWAYS remember that when you have a spiritual, emotional, relational, physical, or financial dilemma in your life, and you yell out, "I CAN'T, Listen to the Sweet, Soft, and Tender Voice of God as He Whispers to you, "BUT I CAN."
Jesus Reigns, and He Is, Has Been, and ALWAYS Will Be In Complete and Total Control!!! May God's Peace, Strength, Love, and Grace be with you all. May we as Christians reach to heaven with on hand and to the lost and dying of this world with the other. May we like John at the end of the Book of Revelation say, "Come, Lord Jesus, Come.
Your Sister in Christ
Cindi
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