"Trusting God to Deal with Evil" Habakkuk 2:6-20

Questions for Discuss & Reflection on Habakkuk 2:6-20 Hey all, here are some questions for discussion & reflection on this week’s text, the 5 woes of the Babylonians. The theme for the sermon was “Trusting God to Deal with Evil: in the world & in ourselves.” I hope God used it to encourage your faith, convict where necessary, and equip you this week. I’ve included some questions below. Peace & Grace, Pastor Steve Questions: Have you ever stolen something from someone--money, time, an opportunity, praise, the limelight? Is someone crying “How long?” in response to something you done in life? What does repentance look like? When do you get angry? If anger is a secondary emotion, what is the deeper motivation for your anger? The big 4 motivators are power, approval, comfort, or control…all of which are idols. Which one do you lean towards? What does it look like to be angry and yet be without sin? How does one do that well? “Do you do well to be angry?” (Jonah 4:4) How can you talk to God honestly about your anger? Think of a time where you have been bullied or coerced into doing something you didn’t want to do. Or, think of a time when you were openly mocked for your faith? What does God say about mocking & bulling in Habakkuk 2:16? If idols simply amplify what is already in our hearts…what are those idols (i.e. comfort, control, power, approval) you turn to? We become what we worship. Do you agree / disagree? “The Lord is in his holy temple, let all the earth keep before him.” In this verse, we learn that God chooses to make his dwelling place with man, even though man has rejected God. How does this show God’s covenant love with his people? How does it bring you comfort in times of sin? What does it mean to sit before the Lord in silence? What truths can you meditate on this week as you sit before him in silence? Consider Psalm 20:7, Psalm 56:3, Psalm 32:10, Isaiah 41:10, Joshua 1:9. How do these truths increase your faith in God in the midst of suffering & deep longing for justice?