Minor Prophets: Obadiah Through Zephaniah
Understand the concept of living by faith through Habakkuk's teachings
Identify how faith sustains believers during challenging times
Apply the principle of trusting God's plan even when circumstances seem uncertain
“Yahweh answered me, 'Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who reads it may run. For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hurries toward the end, and won't prove false. Though it takes time, wait for it; because it will surely come. Behold, his soul is puffed up. It is not upright in him, but the righteous will live by his faith.'”
— Habakkuk 2:2-4 (WEB)Demonstrates God's faithfulness and the importance of trusting His plan
Review yesterday's lesson about Habakkuk's honest questions to God
Exploring how faith helps us navigate life's uncertainties
Create a visual journey showing how faith guides us through life's challenges
Simpler: Use pre-drawn path with stickers to mark faith moments
Challenge: Include Scripture references that demonstrate faith in action
Reflect on living by faith
Dear God, help us trust You, even when we don't understand Your plan.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore Zephaniah's prophecy about God's coming restoration
“But the righteous person will live by his faithfulness.”
— Habakkuk 2:4 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Faith Walk: Create a stepping stone path where each stone represents a moment of faith, encouraging children to recall times they trusted God
Habakkuk wrestled with understanding God's seemingly contradictory plans
Children might find it hard to trust what they can't see or understand
Moments of curiosity about God's work in their lives