🔮 Prophecies
Hard
The prophet Habakkuk's dialogue with God centers on the problem of divine justice in the face of rampant wickedness. Which of the following best encapsulates the core theological tension Habakkuk grapples with, and how does God's response address this tension?
A
Habakkuk is primarily concerned with the prosperity of foreign nations at the expense of Israel, and God's response promises immediate military intervention to restore Israel's dominance.
B
Habakkuk questions God's apparent inaction in the face of injustice within Judah itself, and God responds by revealing His plan to use the even more wicked Babylonians as an instrument of judgment, ultimately assuring Habakkuk of His sovereignty and the eventual vindication of the righteous.
C
Habakkuk focuses solely on the moral failings of individual Israelites, and God's response emphasizes the importance of personal repentance as the only means of averting divine wrath.
D
Habakkuk's main concern is the delayed arrival of the Messiah, and God's response offers a detailed timeline of future events leading to the establishment of the Messianic kingdom.
Reference: Habakkuk 1:2-4, 2:4