Outline of Habakkuk: Faith waits for the righteous God
The LORD answers the prophet's grief over injustice, promises judgment on proud violence and sustains those who live by faith.
Part 1 · Two complaints and a startling answer 1
God's use of Babylon deepens the prophet's question about justice.
- 1Habakkuk 1: How can the Holy One use a violent empire?
The LORD's answer to Judah's injustice raises a deeper question about Babylon's violence.
Justice seems absent 1:1–4 · The startling answer 1:5–11 · The deeper question 1:12–17
Part 2 · Faith waits for the verdict 2
The righteous live by faith while proud oppression and idolatry face certain judgment.
- 2Habakkuk 2: The righteous live by faith
God's promised verdict will come; the righteous must trust Him while pride and oppression face judgment.
Wait for the certain word 2:1–5 · Plunder returns upon the plunderer 2:6–8 · False security condemns its builder 2:9–11 · Glory belongs to the LORD 2:12–14 · The humiliator drinks judgment 2:15–17 · Lifeless idols and the living LORD 2:18–20
Part 3 · Rejoicing while waiting 3
Remembered saving power sustains joy in God even when provisions fail.
- 3Habakkuk 3: Yet I will rejoice in the LORD
Remembering God's saving power, Habakkuk waits through distress and rejoices in Him even when provisions fail.
Remember mercy 3:1–2 · The Holy One comes in power 3:3–7 · Power directed to salvation 3:8–15 · Trust amid deprivation 3:16–19
Plus What TheoMaps holds for the outline of Habakkuk
- The 13 section notes, one for every section of Habakkuk
- How each of its 3 parts leads into the next, in its own words
- The shape of Habakkuk: 2 repeated words and phrases
TheoMaps Plus opens the Outline of every book the way Genesis is open, on the map.