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TEXT: Habakkuk 3:1-19TITLE: PERSEVERING PERSPECTIVE – GOD WILL DELIVER HIS PEOPLEBIG IDEA:THE PERSEVERING PERSPECTIVE COMBINES THE SHORT TERM PAINOF DISCIPLINE WITH THE TRIUMPHANT RESOLVE TO REJOICE INGOD’S LONG TERM DELIVERANCEREVIEW:We have seen <strong>the</strong> prophet wrestle honestly with <strong>the</strong> perplex<strong>in</strong>g paradox ofHow could a righteous God use a wicked nation as His <strong>in</strong>strument ofdiscipl<strong>in</strong>e aga<strong>in</strong>st His own people? (Chapter 1)We have seen God answer <strong>by</strong> re<strong>in</strong>forc<strong>in</strong>g <strong>the</strong> permanent pr<strong>in</strong>ciple thatGod is a righteous Judge and <strong>the</strong> wicked will <strong>by</strong> no means escapeJudgment. (Chapter 2)Now we see <strong>the</strong> prophet rest<strong>in</strong>g triumphantly <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> persever<strong>in</strong>g perspective thatThe joy and strength of <strong>the</strong> Lord can susta<strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> prophet through <strong>the</strong>short term pa<strong>in</strong> of discipl<strong>in</strong>e <strong>in</strong> anticipation of God’s long termde<strong>live</strong>rance. (Chapter 3)I. (:1-2) CHANGED PERSPECTIVE OF THE PROPHET –COMBINES ACCEPTANCE OF DISCIPLINE WITH HOPE FOR THE FUTUREA. (:1) Posture of Prayer“A prayer of Habakkuk <strong>the</strong> prophet, accord<strong>in</strong>g to Shigionoth.”No longer argu<strong>in</strong>g and compla<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g because of his perplexitiesMacArthur: The precise mean<strong>in</strong>g is unknown (its s<strong>in</strong>gular form occurs <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> head<strong>in</strong>g toPs 7). In light of <strong>the</strong> musical notation at <strong>the</strong> end of chap. 3, it is thought that it has amusical-liturgical significance, and that this chapter was sung.B. (:2) Plea for Revival and Mercy1. Foundational Attitude of Fear of <strong>the</strong> Lord = The Beg<strong>in</strong>n<strong>in</strong>g of Wisdom“Lord, I have heard <strong>the</strong> report about You and I fear.”2. Plea for Revival“O Lord, revive Your work <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> midst of <strong>the</strong> years,In <strong>the</strong> midst of <strong>the</strong> years make it known;”3. Plea for Mercy – While Accept<strong>in</strong>g Discipl<strong>in</strong>e“In <strong>wrath</strong> <strong>remember</strong> <strong>mercy</strong>.”One of <strong>the</strong> key phrases <strong>in</strong> <strong>the</strong> book