When it comes to what we think God is like, and who he likes, we need a much bigger perspective. The way Jesus lived was meant to expand our view of God and his love for us.

We answered your timely questions.

Jesus is coming to make all things right. He brings the fairy tale ending for those believe in Him. With His return, we were not made for heaven, we were made to be in His presence. What is one thing you are looking forward to Jesus’ return?

This all goes back to a father and two sons. God made a covenant with Abraham that included land, lineage to the Messiah, and Himself as the one true God (Jehovah). Now imagine God, who you didn’t know even existed, calling you out of nowhere to pickup everything you own, along with your spouse, promising that you would have kids when you couldn’t, and you don’t stop moving until He tells you?

Why does it matter who or what I listen to? Unexpectedly, Habakkuk ends his book with a song. This wasn’t common for a prophet to break out in song...but he did. Even in the darkness of the prediction (prophecy), Habakkuk knows his hope is in God. Even in the corrupt culture, Habakkuk filled his mind and soul with the promises of God and it led to a song. What can it lead to for you?

It’s predicted that Babylon would take control of Judah by force and take many of its citizens into slavery, including Daniel, who had nothing to do with the evil of the king. When it all goes down, it seems like God is silent when His people are being hurt, enslaved, and killed. Why does God seem silent?

Discipline is a necessary means to develop character and maturity. God patiently does this with His people—whether Israel or the Church—consistently. Babylon painfully conquering Judah is God’s discipline for the evil done by the kings. As the kings go, so does the nation. Why is discipline necessary? Why does God disciple His people?

Habakkuk lived during two kings with different outcomes. King Josiah led a spiritual revival, broke free from Assyrian rule and became an autonomous free state. Then after Josiah died in battle, Egypt installed Jehoiakim as a vassal king. Jehoiakim, Josiah’s son, rejected God and His ways. Why does God tolerate corrupt leaders? Why do law-abiding citizens suffer for the sins of their king?

We should fear the consequences of closing our hands more than the consequences of losing what’s in them.

Our behavior will eventually reflect the condition of our hearts.