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The close-knit bond between prophecy and history, according to O. Palmer Robertson, becomes particularly clear through the study of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. As the historical context of their messages is explored, it becomes ever more apparent that biblical history—in addition to providing the context for prophecy—actually embodies and functions as prophecy. The events that occurred to...

C. The Prophetic Spokesman Challenges the Lord’s Program for Punishment (1:12–17) This portion of Scripture does not represent the first time in which a person’s faith received greater challenge even as he was granted fuller insight into the plans and purposes of God. Habakkuk had asked “How long?” and the Lord had promptly answered, “Very suddenly and very soon.” Habakkuk had asked, “Why is not justice upheld?” and the Lord had answered, “My impartial justice shall bring awesome vengeance even on
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