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1.What does Habakkuk's complaint in chapter 1 reveal about the state of his faith and understanding of God's justice?

2.Is Habakkuk's questioning of God's actions in the face of injustice sinful? Why do you say that?

3.In this passage God uses the Babylonians to execute his judgment on Israel. This is shocking to Habakkuk since Babylon is an evil empire in the eyes of Israel. How does Habakkuk help us keep trusting  God even when we can't understand his methods?

4.In Habakkuk 2:2-5, God instructs Habakkuk to "write down the revelation." How can this be seen as a lesson in faith, obedience, and patience in waiting for God's timing and understanding?

5.How might Habakkuk's dialogue with God in these verses speak to the broader theme of faithfulness and trust in God's sovereignty, even when His ways are beyond our comprehension?

6.The term "the righteous shall live by his faith" (Habakkuk 2:4) is quoted several times in the New Testament. How does this encourage us in our daily struggles?

7.What implications can we draw from Habakkuk 2:5 regarding the consequences of arrogance and greed, particularly in society and leadership?

8.How can the exchange between Habakkuk and God in these verses prompt reflection on our personal responses to adversity, uncertainty, and God's sovereign will in our lives?

9.In what ways does Habakkuk's journey from questioning God's ways to ultimately trusting in Him provide valuable insights into the process of wrestling with doubt and growing in faith?