The Parable of the Talents14 “For it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted to them his property. 15 To one he gave five talents, to another two, to another one, to each according to his ability. Then he went away. 16 He who had received the five talents went […]
11 Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. 12 Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. (ESV)
Elijah Flees Jezebel19:1 Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So may the gods do to me and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by this […]
Marks of the True Christian9 Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. 10 Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. (ESV)
Session 4 – The Praise of the Believer and the Salvation of God. Habakkuk’s Prayer3:1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet, according to Shigionoth. 2 O Lord, I have heard the report of you,and your work, O Lord, do I fear.In the midst of the years revive it;in the midst of the years make it known;in wrath […]
Timothy and Epaphroditus19 I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. 20 For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. 21 For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. 22 But you know […]
Session 3 – The Punishment of Evil and the Justice of God. 2:1 I will take my stand at my watchpostand station myself on the tower,and look out to see what he will say to me,and what I will answer concerning my complaint. The Righteous Shall Live by His Faith2 And the Lord answered me:“Write the vision;make […]
Session 2 – The Problem of Discipline and the Love of God. Habakkuk’s Second Complaint12 Are you not from everlasting,O Lord my God, my Holy One?We shall not die.O Lord, you have ordained them as a judgment,and you, O Rock, have established them for reproof. 13 You who are of purer eyes than to see eviland cannot […]
Session 1 – The Perplexity of Evil and the Sovereignty of God. 1:1 The oracle that Habakkuk the prophet saw. Habakkuk’s Complaint2 O Lord, how long shall I cry for help,and you will not hear?Or cry to you “Violence!”and you will not save? 3 Why do you make me see iniquity,and why do you idly look at wrong?Destruction […]