Petty Tyrants

While reading the LifeWay Adult Commentary on Habakkuk for the lesson, “Await God’s Timing”, I wondered if we are enabled to see God at work among the nations today just as Habakkuk was commanded so long ago (see verse 1:5)? Why would God issue such an imperative if we unable to discern His handy work?

The Holman Bible Dictionary has an article on Habakkuk that gives a good outline of the book (follow the link and see the bottom of the page). The article describes King Jehoiakim as a petty tyrant, which is an interesting perspective. Consider having a discussion of petty tyrants in your lesson. I'm sure members will relate, but the Holman article makes a more important link from Habakkuk to Paul to Martin Luther. God is amazing!