Haggai
Rebuild the Temple
infoBook Overview
We are now in the post-exile period. The Jews have returned to Jerusalem, but they have become lazy, building their own houses while leaving God's Temple in ruins. Haggai acts like a construction foreman. He challenges them: "Is it time for you to live in paneled houses while this house remains a ruin?"
His sermons worked, and the people got back to work. Haggai focused on the stones of the Temple, but his partner focused on the spiritual dreams surrounding it, which we read in Zechariah.
Key Details
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Haggai
calendar_monthDate Written
520 B.C.
topicTheme
Rebuild the Temple
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“I will shake the heavens and the earth... and the desired of all nations will come.”
Haggai 2:6-7
history_eduHistorical Context
Written to encourage temple rebuilding after the exile.
Structure & Outline
arrow_forwardCall to Rebuild
Chapter 1
arrow_forwardPromises of Glory
Chapter 2