In the midst of heartache, it can be difficult to imagine "what good could come of it."

After receiving a terrifying vision about incoming attack, the prophet Habakkuk didn't allow terror to trump his trust in God. Instead, he rejoiced in the ruins—and we have much to learn from his faith.

Tune in to this episode to unpack the final words of Habakkuk's prayer in Habakkuk 3:16-19 and uncover how to hold hope and sorrow at the same time, why praising God in difficult times can lead to deeper peace, and what it looks like to worship when you're afraid.

Scripture Passages and Verses Referenced: Matthew 6; 2 Corinthians 4; Philippians 2; Philippians 4; Psalm 42; Psalm 43; Psalm 97.

About Know God Deeply: This podcast is produced by Precept. Precept exists to help people know God deeply and live differently through knowing God's Word. With Bible studies on every book of the Bible, Precept guides you to discover truth in Scripture for yourself, but not by yourself.

Resources Mentioned:

• How to Study Your Bible https://shop.precept.org/products/how-to-study-your-bible?
• The Purpose of Prayer https://shop.precept.org/products/the-purpose-of-prayer-a-collection-of-prayer-volume-one
• New Inductive Bible https://shop.precept.org/collections/bibles-study-accessories/products/the-new-inductive-study-bible-esv-milano-softone-burgundy

Habakkuk Bible Studies:

• Finding Hope When Life Seems Dark https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/finding-hope-when-life-seems-dark-niss
• Kings & Prophets Bible Study, Part Nine https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/kings-prophets-bible-studies-part-9-of-10
• Lord, Where Are You When Bad Things Happen? https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/lord-where-are-you-when-bad-things-happen

Read the transcript here: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-6_How-to-Rejoice-Even-In-the-Ruins-Transcript.pdf

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Download Episode Transcription: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-4_Is-Justice-Worth-Waiting-For_.pdf

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What if in the difficult trials of your life God is not only present but actively working to do you good?

After the Lord reveals His plan to judge Babylon for attacking His people, the prophet Habakkuk is afraid. He begs the Lord: "In wrath remember mercy."

Then God shows up, faithful and true, as a warrior with one goal: the salvation of His beloved.

Tune in to this episode as Adam, David, Corina, and Christina dig into the first part of Habakkuk's prayer in Habakkuk 3:1-15. Discover why remembering God's faithfulness is key to enduring life's trials and how to build a rhythm of remembering His mercy into your daily life.

Scripture Passages and Verses Referenced: Joshua 10, Genesis 3, Psalm 77, Psalm 78, Exodus 15, Job 38, Isaiah 45, Psalm 139.

About Know God Deeply: This podcast is produced by Precept. Precept exists to help people know God deeply and live differently through knowing God's Word. With Bible studies on every book of the Bible, Precept guides you to discover truth in Scripture for yourself, but not by yourself.

Resources Mentioned:

• How to Study Your Bible https://shop.precept.org/products/how-to-study-your-bible?
• The Purpose of Prayer https://shop.precept.org/products/the-purpose-of-prayer-a-collection-of-prayer-volume-one
• New Inductive Bible https://shop.precept.org/collections/bibles-study-accessories/products/the-new-inductive-study-bible-esv-milano-softone-burgundy

Habakkuk Bible Studies:

• Finding Hope When Life Seems Dark https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/finding-hope-when-life-seems-dark-niss
• Kings & Prophets Bible Study, Part Nine https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/kings-prophets-bible-studies-part-9-of-10
• Lord, Where Are You When Bad Things Happen? https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/lord-where-are-you-when-bad-things-happen

Read the transcript here: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-5_Trusting-Gods-Sovereignty-in-Lifes-Storms-Transcript.pdf

Ready to go beyond the podcast?

1. Join a Precept Bible Study Group near you or online: https://www.precept.org/group/find/
2. Shop Precept's Know God Deeply products: https://shop.precept.org/collections/know-god-deeply
3. Download a free 7-day study to get a taste of inductive Bible study: https://www.precept.org/free-study-resources/how-to-pray-like-jesus/

Download Episode Transcription: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-4_Is-Justice-Worth-Waiting-For_.pdf

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How can a loving, holy God allow wickedness to flourish?

This is the question Habakkuk has been wrestling with, and in chapter 2 God pronounces a series of five "woes" (judgments) upon the Babylonians. His promise? Evil would be dealt with, and justice would be done.

Tune into this episode as Adam, David, Corina, and Rachel discuss what it means to live by faith in a season of trial and the perfection of God's justice, even when it seems delayed.

Scripture Passages and Verses Referenced: Matthew 5; Psalm 130:6; 2 Peter 3; Romans 1-3; Jeremiah 50–51; Daniel 5; Genesis 4; Hebrews 10; Isaiah 6.

About Know God Deeply: This podcast is produced by Precept. Precept exists to help people know God deeply and live differently through knowing God's Word. With Bible studies on every book of the Bible, Precept guides you to discover truth in Scripture for yourself, but not by yourself.

Resources Mentioned:

• How to Study Your Bible https://shop.precept.org/products/how-to-study-your-bible?
• The Purpose of Prayer https://shop.precept.org/products/the-purpose-of-prayer-a-collection-of-prayer-volume-one
• New Inductive Bible https://shop.precept.org/collections/bibles-study-accessories/products/the-new-inductive-study-bible-esv-milano-softone-burgundy

Habakkuk Bible Studies:

• Finding Hope When Life Seems Dark https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/finding-hope-when-life-seems-dark-niss
• Kings & Prophets Bible Study, Part Nine https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/kings-prophets-bible-studies-part-9-of-10
• Lord, Where Are You When Bad Things Happen? https://shop.precept.org/collections/habakkuk/products/lord-where-are-you-when-bad-things-happen

Read the transcript here: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-4_Is-Justice-Worth-Waiting-For_.pdf

Ready to go beyond the podcast?

1. Join a Precept Bible Study Group near you or online: https://www.precept.org/group/find/
2. Shop Precept's Know God Deeply products: https://shop.precept.org/collections/know-god-deeply
3. Download a free 7-day study to get a taste of inductive Bible study: https://www.precept.org/free-study-resources/how-to-pray-like-jesus/

Download Episode Transcription: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-4_Is-Justice-Worth-Waiting-For_.pdf

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