Joe: Hey, welcome to the show. We have an expert on the Bible with us today. What do you got for us?

Bible Expert: Well, Habakkuk 1 starts with a prayer by the prophet Habakkuk. He's asking God why He allows injustice to go on in the world, and why He hasn't done anything about it.

Joe: Wow, sounds heavy. What does God say to Habakkuk?

Bible Expert: God tells Habakkuk that He's going to bring judgment on the wicked, and that He will use the Babylonians to do it.

Joe: Whoa, that's intense. Jamie, can you Google what the Babylonians did?

Jamie: Sure, Joe. (Pause) It looks like they were a powerful empire in the ancient Near East, known for their harsh and oppressive rule.

Joe: So, what happens next?

Bible Expert: Habakkuk is a bit taken aback by this answer, and he expresses his doubts about it. He's worried that the Babylonians will be even more wicked than the people they're supposed to be punishing.

Joe: That's a fair concern. What does God say in response?

Bible Expert: God reassures Habakkuk that He is in control and that He will keep the Babylonians in check. He tells Habakkuk to wait patiently and trust in Him.

Joe: That's good advice. Anything else in this chapter?

Bible Expert: The chapter ends on a note of hope. Habakkuk declares his faith in God, no matter what happens, and he encourages the people to do the same.