Old Testament · Prophecy
The Book of Habakkuk
The righteous shall live by faith.
Habakkuk asks honest questions of God and learns to worship in the wait.
Author and background of Habakkuk
Author
Habakkuk
Date written
c. 612-589 BC
Original audience
Judah.
Before Babylon's invasion of Judah.
Major themes of Habakkuk
The theology of Habakkuk centers on god's character and glory and sin, grace, and redemption. Trace these threads as you read.
God's character and glory
Every page reveals more of who God is — His holiness, mercy, and steadfast love.
Sin, grace, and redemption
Scripture diagnoses our brokenness honestly and points us to the rescue God provides.
Covenant and promise
God binds Himself to His people in faithful, unbreakable promises fulfilled in Christ.
Worship and obedience
Faith expresses itself in a life of worship, repentance, and joyful obedience.
Key characters in Habakkuk
Habakkuk
Prophet of honest faith.
Every chapter of Habakkuk explained
Verse-by-verse explanations and reflections for every chapter of Habakkuk — ideal for personal study, devotionals, and small group discussion.
Key verses from Habakkuk
"The righteous shall live by his faith."
"Yet I will rejoice in the LORD."
How to apply Habakkuk today
Habakkuk is not just history — it is God's Word for your life this week. Try these practical steps:
- Read prayerfully, asking the Spirit to teach and convict you.
- Identify one truth about God and one truth about yourself in every chapter.
- Look for Christ — every book testifies of Him (Luke 24:27).
- Turn what you read into prayer and obedience this week.
Pray Habakkuk back to God
- Father, open my eyes to behold wondrous things in Your Word (Ps. 119:18).
- Lord, give me a soft heart that trembles at Your Word (Isa. 66:2).
- Spirit of God, conform me to Christ as I read.
- Help me to be a doer of the Word and not a hearer only (James 1:22).
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Habakkuk — frequently asked questions
+Who wrote the book of Habakkuk?
Habakkuk — written around c. 612-589 BC.
+What is the main message of Habakkuk?
The righteous shall live by faith.
+How many chapters are in Habakkuk?
Habakkuk has 3 chapters.
+Who was Habakkuk written to?
Judah.
+What are the key themes of Habakkuk?
God's character and glory; Sin, grace, and redemption; Covenant and promise; Worship and obedience.