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Habakkuk 3:1-19 Scene 1: Earth shattering events may overwhelm you! The very foundations of your existence can be bought into question. In those circumstances what will you rely on? Think of the Christians who live in countries where their faith is either illegal or discriminated against. One minute…

No matter what God is in control. Scene 2: You may not see it but God has a plan, he is Sovereign and He has a much bigger picture than we do. V 2-3 3 This vision is for a future time. It describes the end, and it will be fulfilled. If it seems slow in coming, wait patiently, for it will surely take…

Habakkuk 2:2-4 Chart Hab 1:1-4 Review 2 Questions How Long Why 2 Results Law is ignored Justice is perverted Chart Hab 1:5-11 Review - The Lord has been working - The Lord is sending Babylon - The Lord’s response is terrifying - The Lord is reminding Judah of the covenants Primarily of Deut 28 and the…

Intro; This morning we come to the final chapter of this short but relevant Book of Habakkuk. As we saw how Habakkuk cried out to God concerning the sin among Israel and how God said He was going to judge them through a ruthless wicked people, we realize that God has not changed in His ways. You could…

Key Passage Lord , are you not from everlasting? My God, my Holy One, you will never die. You, Lord , have appointed them to execute judgment; you, my Rock, have ordained them to punish. Your eyes are too pure to look on evil; you cannot tolerate wrongdoing. Why then do you tolerate the treacherous?…

This is the last year in 2023, another year will soon behind us. It’s hard to believe! This church will have been going for 168 years old this April. I am currently the 28th pastor, including one pastor returning I came in December of 2019, and have now been here for four years. We made it through a…

Review Tanakh Brit Hadoshah Eber (ebur) I AM (grafted) Brit Chadasha will have life Brit Chadashah: Introduction 18 Then Jonathan said to David, “Tomorrow is the New Moon; and you will be missed, because your seat will be empty. A New Moon 36 His seed shall endure forever, And his throne as the sun before…

Intro We are doing this series because it’s important for us to live out the values we call the Fruit of the Spirit. Why? the world is desperately seeking all of these Fruit. They are looking for love… joy… peace… They are looking for these, they just do not know how to find them because they are looking…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 29:10-31:30 Haftarah: Isaiah 61:10-63:9 Review Three Weeks Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: “Nachamu Nachamu,” the doubled consoling. Comforted but Zion said alone Third consolation: anaya Soarah: Afflicted and Stormed Tossed 67 Before I was afflicted…

Intro; In worship through music we have the privilege to sing wonderful songs about our amazing God; How Great Thou Art, Amazing Grace My Chains Are Gone, Worthy of Worship, Graves Into Garden, Trust In God, Heart of Worship, Majesty, etc… But there has been one song stuck in my mind as I’ve been studying…

Intro: If you were to look at the earth from outer space [ from the moon ], you would see one of the most beautiful, majestic sights in your life [ show picture ]. [ Earth as seen from the moon ] If you were to take a little closer view from space [ satellite orbiting the earth ], you would begin to…

Review Shemini a mikvah Tzaraat lashon hara The Great Day - Picture of Torah Readings Summary of the Passover Torah Readings The term Chol HaMo’ed means “non-sacred [days] of the appointed time Picture of the two prophecies. dry bones and Ingathering How to draw near to God we need to be holy people…

Big Idea: Elevating God as Holy and Worthy is an essential act of faith. God is Holy God is eternal God is creator God is worthy God will be eternally praised God is Holy throughout scripture: In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Here God’s holiness is displayed in that He was the…

Romans 1:17 (ESV) — 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” 17 For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” Habakkuk 2:4 (ESV) — 4 “Behold,…

Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26 Review Three Weeks discomfort. The physical Temple Torah. Evil Inclination Picture of the Three Weeks of Sorrow/ 3 Rebukes 7 Consolations: Vision/ Hazon By Fire Introduction Torah Portion: Deuteronomy 3:23-7:11 Haftarah: Isaiah 40:1-26 7 Consolations:…

8 If the Lord delights in us, then He will bring us into this land and give it to us, ‘a land which flows with milk and honey.’ 9 Only do not rebel against the Lord , nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the Lord is with us. Do not fear…

We continue in our walk through 1 Timothy today. Paul is writing this letter to Timothy. A young pastor in Ephesus, giving Timothy instruction on how to lead and teach in the church. The last time we were in 1 Timothy we discussed men in worship. That you are to be leading, the first to raise your hands…

Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah 2:10-4:7 Review Map of the Journey in the Wilderness Picture of the Priesthood of Zadok - righteous Sons of Levi/ Priesthood Genealogy Picture Sons of Levi: nazir Nazareth Nazir nṣr Introduction Torah Portion: Numbers 8:1-12:16 Haftarah: Zechariah…

Intro; When we opened the study in Habakkuk, we saw the prophet praying for God to hear his cry over the wickedness that was taking place among the people of Judah. God’s people have gone astray! When God did answer Habakkuk, it came out of left field. God was going to use a ruthless, vile, evil people…

Intro; When we pray, we know that God hears our prayers and that He will answer our prayers according to His good will in His timing. 16 Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need. 14 Now this is the confidence that we have in…

Habakkuk It has been a month since we were in Habakkuk. Outline Habakkuk has gone to the Lord with a problem The Lord has responded with judgment is coming in the form of Babylon. This is in accordance with the covenants of God. Habakkuk then responds trying to reconcile the truth he knows and believes…

Habakkuk 1:5-11 Story of sunburn on head Textual Context: Date: 609-605 BC Author: Habakkuk Location: Judah - pre exile Form: Wisdom, Lament, Poetic/Hymn This uniqueness in form positions Habakkuk to stand as the climactic/transitional book of the shorter prophets Narrative Context: Narrative Climax…

Background Hang with me through the end of the book. Date: 609-605 BC Author: Habakkuk Location: Judah - pre exile Northern kingdom is in exile Form: Wisdom, Lament, Poetic/Hymn Let’s review some history 931 BC - Kingdom is Divided ( 2 Kings 12:16-17 ) 722 BC - Northern Kingdom goes into Assyrian Exile…

Intro: Have you ever pulled out old family photo albums or yearbook annuals and reminisced about the past as you looked at them? Some pictures have writing on the back about the photo Annuals have pages of best wishes from classmates And as we look at the pictures we see we have all changed Some of the…

Habakkuk 1:12 – 2:1 - Faith in the Face of Serious Questions Scene 1: Habakkuk got some really bad news from God; the nation was going to be invaded and conquered. But instead of utter despair there is some hope. Listen to Habakkuk’s words in chapter 1 verse 12. 12 O Lord my God, my Holy One, you who…