THE TRUTH ABOUT QUESTIONING GOD (1 OF 2)
by Scott Maze
Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1, Habakkuk 2:20
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The Truth About Questioning God (1 of 2)
Series: The Truth About You
Scott Maze
Habakkuk 1:1-2:20
Amanda Blackburn was home with her 14-month-old child early Tuesday morning. Her husband had left early in the morning from their home in Indianapolis for the gym. It was a normal Tuesday in just about every way. But the young pastor would not speak to his wife again as a home invader broke into the couple's home while he was away. He discovered she had been shot upon his return home. Amanda passed away the next day at Indiana University Method Hospital. The couple had announced to their church family the week before that she was pregnant. Thankfully, the burglar left their 14-month-old child unharmed.
Few things are as certain in life as suffering. All around us people suffer from disease, death, disaster, and deep disappointment. When you suffer, it is so natural to ask the question ... Why? I have never met Amanda Blackburn but we have mutual friends. I have thought about this young lady much of this week.
Few places will assist us more in answering our questions about suffering, as does the little book called Habakkuk. Habakkuk's contribution to the Bible is unique. His book is not a series of messages to the people of God, as is the custom of the other prophets.
No, Habakkuk doesn't speak to the people for God, but he speaks to God for the people. Instead, we discover a dialogue between Habakkuk and God.
1. What He Saw
''Why do you make me see iniquity,
and why do you idly look at wrong?
Or cry to you ''Violence!''
and you will not save?'' (Habakkuk 1:3)
He sees that evil isn't being punished. He asks, no he cries out to God, ''Why does wickedness go unpunished for so long?'' And he complains specifically about violence toward the end of verse three. Habakkuk knows God cannot tolerate evil nor does He tolerate violence as this was the specific sin that caused God to send the flood in Noah's d ...
Series: The Truth About You
Scott Maze
Habakkuk 1:1-2:20
Amanda Blackburn was home with her 14-month-old child early Tuesday morning. Her husband had left early in the morning from their home in Indianapolis for the gym. It was a normal Tuesday in just about every way. But the young pastor would not speak to his wife again as a home invader broke into the couple's home while he was away. He discovered she had been shot upon his return home. Amanda passed away the next day at Indiana University Method Hospital. The couple had announced to their church family the week before that she was pregnant. Thankfully, the burglar left their 14-month-old child unharmed.
Few things are as certain in life as suffering. All around us people suffer from disease, death, disaster, and deep disappointment. When you suffer, it is so natural to ask the question ... Why? I have never met Amanda Blackburn but we have mutual friends. I have thought about this young lady much of this week.
Few places will assist us more in answering our questions about suffering, as does the little book called Habakkuk. Habakkuk's contribution to the Bible is unique. His book is not a series of messages to the people of God, as is the custom of the other prophets.
No, Habakkuk doesn't speak to the people for God, but he speaks to God for the people. Instead, we discover a dialogue between Habakkuk and God.
1. What He Saw
''Why do you make me see iniquity,
and why do you idly look at wrong?
Or cry to you ''Violence!''
and you will not save?'' (Habakkuk 1:3)
He sees that evil isn't being punished. He asks, no he cries out to God, ''Why does wickedness go unpunished for so long?'' And he complains specifically about violence toward the end of verse three. Habakkuk knows God cannot tolerate evil nor does He tolerate violence as this was the specific sin that caused God to send the flood in Noah's d ...
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