An introduction to Habakkuk

What happens when a prophet wrestles honestly with God about injustice, silence, and suffering? In this opening session of our Habakkuk (Habacook) Bible Study, JM introduces one of the most overlooked yet profoundly relevant books in the Old Testament. We explore the historical and political background of Habakkuk’s world—the fall of Assyria, the rise of Babylon, and Judah’s moral collapse under corrupt kings—and discover how this ancient prophet gives voice to every believer who’s ever asked, “How long, Lord?” JM also walks through the first verses of Habakkuk 1 in the Hebrew text, unpacking key words like ḥamas (violence), mishpat (justice), and emunah (faithfulness), and showing how the prophet’s raw questions lead into one of Scripture’s most theologically rich dialogues. You’ll also learn how to study the Bible more deeply using tools like StepBible.org and CrossBible.com, and get recommendations for trusted commentaries and biblical resources that make serious study approachable for anyone hungry to grow in Christian discipleship and biblical interpretation. About Disciple Dojo: Disciple Dojo exists to help followers of Jesus become confident, thoughtful students of Scripture. Through long-form Bible teaching, theological discussions, and practical small-group resources, we aim to make Christian education accessible and faithful to the whole story of Scripture—so you can grow as a disciple who loves God with your mind as well as your heart. If this study helped you, hit 👍 like, subscribe, and share it with a fellow Bible nerd or small-group leader. 💬 Comment below: Which part of Habakkuk’s opening prayer hits home for you? Explore more studies, podcasts, and resources at 👉 www.discipledojo.org And as always—keep training. 🥋 Recommended Habakkuk resources: * Hearing the Message of Habakkuk - Christopher Wright - https://www.amazon.com/Hearing-Message-Habakkuk-Living-Violent/dp/0310147484 * Habakkuk (Christian Standard Commentary) - Susan Maxwell-Booth - https://www.amazon.com/Habakkuk-Commentary-Susan-Maxwell-Booth/dp/1535941200/ * Habakkuk (Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament) - Kenneth Turner - https://www.amazon.com/Habakkuk-Discourse-Zondervan-Exegetical-Commentary/dp/0310942438/ * Habakkuk (Central and Eastern European Bible Commentary) - Myrto Theocharous - https://www.amazon.com/Central-Eastern-European-Bible-Commentary/dp/178368822X/ Free Bible translation resources: @stepbiblevideos253 - https://www.stepbible.org/ @CrossBibleOfficial - https://crossbible.com/ ***Disciple Dojo shirts and other gifts are available over in our online store! - https://www.zazzle.com/discipledojo ***Become a monthly Dojo Donor and help keep us going! - https://www.discipledojo.org/donate ***Dojo Donor Patches: If you are a monthly donor and would like an iron-on DiscipleDojo patch, supplies are limited so message JM directly via the contact page at https://www.discipledojo.org/contact ***If you are an unmarried Christian looking for community, check out our Facebook group “The Grownup’s Table” over at www.facebook.com/groups/grownupstable ------ Go deeper at www.discipledojo.org   Subscribe to the Disciple Dojo podcast for more in-depth teaching and discussions:  SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/discipledojo   Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/26BDZz70HmnT5eoD9BEKQ7   iTunes - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/disciple-dojo/id1002934837 Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/uz8dbfet