Hope in the Dark
Week 1
Scripture to Read
Habakkuk 1:2-13
Psalm 23:4-6
Opening
What’s your favorite sitcom of all time?
Diving Deeper
- Why is the structure of the sitcom (friendly beginning, conflict, resolution) so appealing to us? Is this an unrealistic expectation of real life? Why or why not?
- As you read through Habakkuk 1, what’s the most difficult thing for you to process?
- How is Habakkuk’s story similar to that of Job? How is it different?
- When have you doubted God’s involvement or goodness?
- Have your doubts ever eventually strengthened your faith? Why or why not?
- How do injustices in your personal life, your community, and the world impact your faith?
- In Habakkuk 1:12-13, Habakkuk follows up effusive praise to God with questioning and doubt. How can you relate to this quick shift?
- When you question God, how does it make you feel?
Close in Prayer