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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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?

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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

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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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From personal offenses to human trafficking and genocide, we've all wondered: How can a loving, holy God allow wickedness to flourish? Even worse, how can a holy God use the wicked for His good purposes?

In this episode, join Adam, David, Corina, and Christina as they wrestle with these questions and more. Tune in to unpack how to wrestle with God when His plan doesn't seem fair, why worship and confusion can coexist, and what to do when you're waiting for an answer from God.

Scripture Passages and Verses Referenced: Isaiah 53; Genesis 50:20; Psalm 62:8; 1 Peter 5; Psalm 73; Psalm 27; James 1; Isaiah 14; Matthew 7; Luke 11.

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-3_Wrestling-and-Waiting-Transcript.pdf

Ready to go beyond the podcast?

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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/2025/08/Know-God-Deeply_Season-1-Episode-1-Transcript.pdf

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When Habakkuk asked God to intervene amid the injustice he witnessed among his people, God's answer baffled him: He was sending the Babylonians to conquer them.

In this episode, Adam, David, Corina, and Rachel dive into Habakkuk 1:5-13 to unpack God's surprising and unsettling answer to Habakkuk's complaint. Tune in to discover why we can trust God, even when we don't understand His ways—and how to move forward in faith when life is hard.

Scripture Passages and Verses Referenced: Judges 17:6; Leviticus 26; Proverbs 3:12; Psalm 39:11; Isaiah 55; Romans 8:28; Job 26:14; Isaiah 14; Daniel 1; Job 13:15.

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/2025/10/Know-God-Deeply_Season-2_Episode-2_Prayers-We-Wish-God-Didnt-Answer-Transcript.pdf

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When we suffer—or watch the people we love go through hardship—it's natural to wonder, "Where is God?" The prophet Habakkuk shows us that we're not only allowed to bring our questions and pain to God—but we're also encouraged to do so.

In this episode, Adam, David, Corina, and Christina discuss how we can authentically bring our questions to God without doubting His character and control—and why faith and honest conversations with God go hand in hand.

Scripture Passages Referenced: Numbers 14; Psalm 4; 2 Kings 20-24; Job 19; Isaiah 6; Luke 18; 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

Read the transcript here: https://www.precept.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Know-God-Deeply_S2E1-Transcript.pdf

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The book of Habakkuk is a short, powerful prophetic book in the Old Testament. But surprisingly, many Christians are unfamiliar with it.

Find out from the Know God Deeply Podcast crew why you should study Habakkuk.

Tune in to hear more about…

• The book's cultural relevance
• The importance of studying books of the Bible all the way through
• Why a book's length doesn't mean it's less important
• How Habakkuk can help you grow closer to God

Scripture Passages and Verses Referenced: Habakkuk 1–3

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

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When the prophet Habakkuk looked around, all he saw was evil. He leveled with God and desperately wondered, where are You?

Today, we can relate to Habakkuk's pain. Bad news is just a click away, and even believers experience hardships and heartache.

In Season 2 of the podcast, we're diving into the book of Habakkuk verse-by-verse to discover how to cling to God even in hard times—and how being honest with God can bring us deeper intimacy with Him.

Grab your Bible and get ready to unpack God's justice, mercy, and faithfulness in Season 2 of the Know God Deeply Podcast with David Arthur and friends.

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