HABAKKUK 1

GOD RESPONDS TO HABAKKUK’S CONCERNS

The prophet Habakkuk cries out to God, highlighting the desperation of Judah. Specifically, Habakkuk is concerned with violence and injustice that has consumed Judah. God responds to Habakkuk, telling him that the dreaded and fearsome Babylonians are coming to destroy Judah. Although God has sent many prophets to warn the Israelites, the people have not listened to their reproof.

Habakkuk is not satisfied with this answer and wonders why God would use an especially corrupt nation to take out Judah. Habakkuk questions how God could choose a nation famous for sinful disobedience to reveal His plans for Judah. Habakkuk is perplexed by God's utilization of the morally corrupt Babylonians, who are even worse than the Israelites, in apparent contrast with God's holiness.