While We Wait, God Is at Work (Habakkuk 1–3)

About this episode

The episode explores the themes of faith and justice through the lens of Habakkuk's prophecy, addressing the reality of trials in the Christian life.

Share a comment Evil looks loud, justice looks delayed, and God can feel quiet. That tension is exactly where Habakkuk lives, and it’s why his short prophecy still feels like a mirror for modern faith. We take on a popular Christian myth head-on: trusting Jesus does not erase trouble. Instead, Scripture prepares us for real trials and invites us to bring our hardest questions to the Lord without pretending we are fine. We walk through Habakkuk’s blunt prayers as he asks God why violence and ...

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Host: Stephen Davey

Topics covered

• faith
• trials
• prayer
• justice
• God's work
• Christianity

Keywords

• Habakkuk
• faith
• trials
• prayer
• justice
• Christianity
• God

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Books & works: Habakkuk

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