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Habakkuk 1 · Grade 4

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Read and Think

Habakkuk 1:1 calls this the revelation which Habakkuk the prophet saw. Unlike most prophets, Habakkuk mostly speaks to God rather than to the people. He opens with a complaint: Yahweh, how long will I cry, and you will not hear? He sees violence, strife, and a law that is paralyzed, so justice never prevails.

God answers in a surprising way. Look among the nations, watch, and wonder marvelously. God says he is raising up the Chaldeans, a bitter and hasty nation. Their horses are swifter than leopards. They laugh at every stronghold. Their strength is their god.

This answer gives Habakkuk a bigger question. He says, aren't you from everlasting, Yahweh my God, my Holy One? He says God's eyes are too pure to see evil, and he asks why God tolerates those who deal treacherously. Habakkuk pictures people being caught like fish in a net. He brings his honest struggle straight to God.

Show What You Know

  1. What makes Habakkuk different from most prophets?

  2. What is wrong with the law in verse 4?

  3. What nation does God say he is raising up?

  4. What does Habakkuk say about God's eyes?

Word Bank Fill-In

Use the word bank to fill in each blank.

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  1. Unlike most prophets, Habakkuk mostly speaks to rather than to the people.
  2. He opens with a complaint: Yahweh, how will I cry, and you will not hear?
  3. Look among the nations, watch, and marvelously.

Think About It

  1. Habakkuk told God exactly how he felt. What honest question would you like to bring to God?

  2. Habakkuk called God my Holy One and Rock even while confused. How can you trust God when you do not understand?

Memory Verse

“Yahweh, how long will I cry, and you will not hear? I cry out to you “Violence!” and will you not save?”

Habakkuk 1:2 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for listening to my questions. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • What can you do when life feels unfair?
  • What do you rely on when you feel strong?

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