Your Assignment

As humans, we struggle to understand God's plan and work in our world, particularly in our own lives. In the end, such futile attempts often result in anxiety and frustration. The life and message of Habakkuk provides an example for us, combining authentic prayer (with bold questions!) yet joyful faith in God.

For this assignment, you will write a paper about faith in suffering.

 Steps

1. Complete the assigned readings for this unit as specified in the work sequence.

2. In a Microsoft Word document, write a reflection of at least 1,000 words (4 pages) on the issue of faith in suffering. Trace Habakkuk's conversation with God, and include answers to the following questions (with Scripture references):

• What are the prophet's complaints and God's answers?
• It has been said that mature faith believes in God's supernatural power, accepts God's sovereign purposes, and trusts in God's settled promises. How does the prayer and faith of Habakkuk illustrate this statement?
• What is an area of struggle in your own life about which you have cried out to God?
• How does Habakkuk's situation end (3:16-19)?
• From the book's conclusion, what lessons could be applied to your own situation?

Your grade will be calculated according to the elements specified in the Prayer in Habakkuk Paper Rubric.

3. After you have submitted your paper and the due date for the assignment has passed, your faculty member will make the Habakkuk lecture available. Watch the lecture.