Habakkuk Bible Quiz
Test your knowledge of the book of Habakkuk with 10 multiple-choice Bible questions, each with an explanation and the chapter to read.
What does Habakkuk complain about in his first chapter?
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1. What does Habakkuk complain about in his first chapter?
- A) Lack of faith
- B) Wickedness and injustice (correct answer)
- C) False prophets
- D) Destruction of Jerusalem
Answer: Wickedness and injustice. Habakkuk complains about the wickedness and injustice in the land. Habakkuk 1
2. Who does the Lord say He will use to punish His people?
- A) The Egyptians
- B) The Babylonians (correct answer)
- C) The Assyrians
- D) The Medes
Answer: The Babylonians. The Lord promises to send the Babylonians to punish His people. Habakkuk 1
3. What is the key phrase that Habakkuk reflects on regarding faith?
- A) The just shall live by faith (correct answer)
- B) Faith without works is dead
- C) Trust in the Lord always
- D) The righteous will be saved
Answer: The just shall live by faith. Habakkuk concludes that the just shall live by faith. Habakkuk 2
4. What does Habakkuk ask God in his complaint?
- A) What is the purpose of suffering?
- B) Why do You allow evil? (correct answer)
- C) How can we be saved?
- D) When will You send a savior?
Answer: Why do You allow evil?. Habakkuk asks God why He allows evil and injustice to prevail. Habakkuk 1
5. What does God instruct Habakkuk to write down?
- A) The vision (correct answer)
- B) A prophecy
- C) The law
- D) A song
Answer: The vision. God instructs Habakkuk to write the vision clearly on tablets. Habakkuk 2
6. What does Habakkuk say about the proud?
- A) They will be rewarded
- B) They will be punished (correct answer)
- C) They will be exalted
- D) They will be forgiven
Answer: They will be punished. Habakkuk states that the proud will not stand before God. Habakkuk 2
7. In Habakkuk's prayer, what does he express faith in?
- A) God's sovereignty (correct answer)
- B) The wisdom of man
- C) The power of Babylon
- D) The might of Israel
Answer: God's sovereignty. Habakkuk expresses faith in God's sovereignty and power. Habakkuk 3
8. What does Habakkuk ask God to remember in his prayer?
- A) His wrath
- B) His mercy (correct answer)
- C) His covenant
- D) His promises
Answer: His mercy. Habakkuk asks God to remember His mercy in the midst of judgment. Habakkuk 3
9. What natural phenomena does Habakkuk mention in his prayer?
- A) Winds and storms
- B) Mountains and seas (correct answer)
- C) Earthquakes and floods
- D) Stars and planets
Answer: Mountains and seas. Habakkuk mentions mountains and seas to illustrate God's power. Habakkuk 3
10. What is Habakkuk's ultimate response to God's revelation?
- A) Joy and trust (correct answer)
- B) Anger and rebellion
- C) Fear and doubt
- D) Indifference
Answer: Joy and trust. Habakkuk responds with joy and trust despite circumstances. Habakkuk 3