Habakkuk
Which book did today's Bible story come from?
Habakkuk
According to 1 Thessalonians 5:18, when does God want us to give thanks?
No matter what happens, give thanks.
Why did Habakkuk choose to be glad even when things went wrong?
A) Because he got a good report card
B) Because of what God had done before
C) Because his problems disappeared
B) Because of what God had done before
True or False: God wants us to pretend that bad days or hard feelings aren't real.
False! (God cares about our troubles and sees us in them)
Why is it such a big deal for Habakkuk that the crops are not growing?
No crops -> no food for the people. They didn't have grocery stores back then!
Who wrote the letters in 1 Thessalonians and 2 Corinthians?
Our joy comes from
A. Having an easy day.
B. Knowing God, who never changes.
C. Knowing that God will never give you challenges.
B. Knowing God, who never changes.
True or False: Our gratitude comes from what happens around us.
False
What scary nation was conquering the lands surrounding Israel?
Babylon
2 Corinthians 4:17 says our earthly troubles are small and short compared to what?
Forever with God
What is today's official Bottom Line? "I can _____ _____ no matter what"
I can thank God no matter what.
Name one way to strengthen your gratitude muscle
- Even when you're having a bad day, notice good gifts in your life, e.g. family, a caring friend, sunshine, etc
- Remind yourself that you have the greatest friend Jesus, and He is the greatest gift, you are never alone and you can be thankful for that.
Habakkuk saw all that was happening around him. He came to God and _____
A. Celebrate
B. Thank God for all the bad things
C. Brought his questions, frustrations and concerns to God
C. Habakkuk saw all that was happening around him. He came to God and brought his questions, frustrations and concerns to God
Name 2 crops or animals that Habakkuk mentioned in Habakkuk 3:17-18
Any two: fig, grape, olive, sheep, cattle
When we are angry, worried, or frustrated, who can we ask to help us notice what is still good?
The Holy Spirit
What is your challenge for this week?
To be intentional about thanking God for the big and the little things. Take time to look around and notice the good things He's doing and thank Him for it.
Instead of being stuck in his worries, what did Habakkuk choose to remember about God?
How powerful God is and how He had saved His people before
Finish the verse from Habakkuk 3:18: "I will still be glad because of what the Lord has done. God my Savior fills me with..."
Joy
Why does believing in Jesus give us a reason to thank God even when a day goes wrong?
Because God has already saved us, and we get to live with Him everyday and forever.
When faced with a tough moment, what are the two choices you can make?
Staying stuck in what went wrong (ingratitude) OR looking for a reason to thank God (gratitude).