Old Testament

Haggai

Author Haggai

Date Written ~520 BC

Chapters 2

Theme Rebuilding the temple and right priorities

Summary

Haggai addresses the returned exiles who have neglected rebuilding God's temple in favor of their own houses. Through four brief messages, he calls them to renewed commitment, promising that the glory of the latter temple will surpass the former.

Outline

Call to Rebuild the Temple (1:1–15)
The Coming Glory of the Temple (2:1–9)
Blessings for a Defiled People (2:10–19)
The Signet Ring Promise to Zerubbabel (2:20–23)

Key Verses

Haggai 1:4

"Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?"

Haggai 2:9

"The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house, says the LORD Almighty."

Haggai 2:4

"Be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD, and work. For I am with you, declares the LORD Almighty."

Christ in Haggai

The Desire of All Nations who fills the temple with glory (2:7); Zerubbabel as a signet ring in the messianic line

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