Video Bible Study by David E. Pratte

You Can Be Victorious Through Jesus ======================= We are involved in a great spiritual #battle with the forces of #evil. Jesus won this battle, and we can #conquer through Him. He was #victorious over #sin, #temptation, evil, and even #death. We can win these same #victories through the #weapons He supplies. Don't you want to be on His side and win the victory? You can also read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/christianlife/victory-jesus.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Lord Is In His Holy Temple =================== Habakkuk had asked why God would use the evil Chaldeans to #punish the people of Judah. God responded that He knows the evil of the Chaldeans and will punish them too. Unlike the #idols, God knows what people do, good and bad, and He is still in charge of His universe. He will reward all people for their conduct in His way and His time. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Woe to Him Who Increases What Is Not His ============================ Habakkuk was troubled that God would use the wicked Chaldeans to punish His people Judah. God responded by pronouncing five woes on the Chaldeans. Good people should know that God is well aware of the evil that surrounds us and He has a plan by which He will punish those who do evil in His time and His way. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Just Shall Live by Faith ================= Habakkuk wondered why God would use the evil Chaldeans to punish Judah. God assured him that His purpose would be accomplished at the time and way He had appointed. But the just shall live by #faith: we must #trust God to do what is wise and right whether or not we understand what He is doing. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Why Do You Look on Those Who Deal Treacherously? ========================== Habakkuk had asked why God allowed #evil to continue without administering #justice. God responded that He would send the Chaldeans to bring #punishment. Habakkuk then asked the same question we sometimes ask: Why would God use evil people to accomplish His purposes? Does God make people become evil? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

O Lord, How Long Shall I Cry and You Will Not Hear? ========================= Habakkuk questions why God allows #evil and #violence. What does God intend to do to bring #justice on the #wicked? Most people have similar questions. Why does God allow evil to continue apparently unpunished? The message of Habakkuk will give challenging answers to our doubts. Bible study articles by David E. Pratte at https://www.gospelway.com Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Have You Been Properly Baptized? ======================= Who should be #baptized, when, how, and why? Should babies be baptized? Is baptism sprinkling, pouring, or immersion? What is the proper purpose of baptism? What conditions must one meet before being baptized? Is baptism necessary to receive forgiveness of sin? What commitment should one make for life after baptism? Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/salvation/baptism-proper.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Woe to the Bloody City ================= Nineveh was the capital of the Assyrian Empire, the greatest empire in her time. But God through Nahum predicted her complete defeat because of evil: #violence, #lying, #robbery, and #mistreatement of others. We must learn that God brings down corrupt nations, but He does so in His own time and way. He gives people opportunity to #repent, but when He determines a nation is "ripe" to fall, no #wealth, influence, or #military might can save it. Bible study articles by David E. Pratte at https://www.gospelway.com

She Is Led Away Captive: Nineveh, the capital city of Assyria, had defeated and taken #spoils from many other nations. But because of her #sins, God had decreed that she would be #punished. A fearful enemy (Babylon) would besiege, and Nineveh would be unprepared and disorganized. She would be overwhelmed, led into captivity and taken as spoils. Bible study articles by David E. Pratte at https://www.gospelway.com

Who Can Stand Before His Indignation? Nahum describes the #character of God because He is not like #pagan #idols. He has #power to punish or bless anyone anywhere because He #created and #rules over all the earth. Because He is both #just and #good, He will punish Nineveh for their sins and protect and provide for His people. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Lord Is Slow to Anger and Great in Power =========================== We introduce the study of the book of Nahum by discussing its #theme and #background in the Scriptures and in #history. Nahum prophesies the #destruction of #Nineveh, the capital of #Assyria. He begins by describing the character of God. God is #patient and yet willing to #punish those who continue to practice #wickedness. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

He Will Again Have Compassion on Us ======================== Micah concludes his message by reminding the people of God's willingness to show #mercy and #pardon #iniquity. There will be a #remnant of people, despite the evil of society around them, who are willing to #repent of sin and be #faithful to God. These will be blessed according to God's promise to #Abraham and his descendants. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

I Will Wait for the God of My Salvation: The people must be punished with captivity because of their sins. But a remnant will return and God will be their Shepherd. God will have compassion and will pardon iniquities. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #Scripture www.gospelway.com

Finding Fault with God vs. Faith in God ======================== Sometimes people allow questions about why God acts as He does to hinder them from #believing in Him or #serving Him. The solution to such #doubts is, not necessarily to answer every such question, but to #believe in God and #trust Him to always know and do what is good. Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/god/finding... Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The Faithful Man Has Perished from the Earth - God convicted Israel of failing to practice the #justice, #mercy, and #humility that He required. Instead there was #violence, #lying, and #deceitful business practices. As a result, the people would find their lives empty and unsatisfying. God would bring desolation on their land. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

What Does the Lord Require? God does not accept #worship from people who just go through outward motions or live in #disobedience without #repentance. What is required includes #justice, #mercy, and #humility. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

You Shall No More Worship the Work of Your Hands: God prophesied through Micah that, under the reign of the #Messiah, God's people would be a remnant that would bless other people but also oppose evil. This spiritual conflict would eventually lead to the downfall of those who practice #sorcery, the #occult, and #idolatry. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Out of Bethlehem Would Come the Ruler Who Was from Everlasting - Micah predicted the #Messiah would be born in Bethlehem but would have existed eternally. He would shepherd His flock, deliver them from their enemies and give them #peace. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Glory and Honor Belong to the Lord Our God! =========================== Why should you serve #God? Why does God deserve #glory and #honor? Should we honor God for His #majesty, #character, and #works? Do we honor God in our #worship, #obedience, and #service? Read this material as a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/christianlife/glorify-god.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

We Will Walk in the Name of the Lord - In the #gospel age those who hear the word of the Lord will enter His house, the #church. They will live in spiritual #peace and follow God's teaching. He will make them a remnant, His spiritual nation, His #kingdom. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

The House of the Lord Established: Micah prophesied that, in the latter days, God would establish His house, and people of many nations would enter. The #law would go forth from #Jerusalem and people would learn God's ways. When and how was this fulfilled? Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Those Who Hate Good and Love Evil: God testifies against the #rulers who practice #injustice and #oppress the people. He will not hear them when they are in need. He testifies against the #prophets who lead people to believe #error and fail to #rebuke #sin. He will not speak to them but will leave them in #ignorance. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Do Not My Words Do Good? God rebukes people who use their power to #oppress and #mistreat others, especially those who are weak and defenseless. Also rebuked are those who reject the words of #teachers who speak God's word. God says His words do good. Those who #obey will be blessed, but #punishment awaits those who rebel. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Why Is Bible History Important to You? ========================= What claims do Bible writers make about the #accuracy of their #history? Did they write #myths and #legends or historical events? Did they record #eyewitness #testimony? How important is this history to our #evidence for God, Jesus, and the Bible? Is Bible history essential to our understanding of our purpose in life and salvation from sin? Read this material at a free Bible study article at https://www.gospelway.com/bible/bible-history-importance.php Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture

Woe to Those Who Devise Iniquity - God testified that cities of Judah would be defeated by enemies because of their sins. Specifically, people with #wealth or #power sinned by oppressing others, taking their possessions. Lesson presented by David E. Pratte; www.gospelway.com #Bible #BibleStudy #religion #Jesus #Christ #God #Christianity #truth #gospel #Scripture