Haggai
Haggai
Haggai called the returned exiles to rebuild the temple, which had been neglected for 16 years. Through four precisely dated messages, he challenged their misplaced priorities and promised that God's glory would fill the new temple even more than Solomon's.
Chapters
Book Outline
Rebuke for neglecting the temple while building own houses.
The glory of the new temple will exceed the old.
From this day forward, God will bless; Zerubbabel chosen.
Key Themes
Right Priorities
God's house and work should take precedence over personal comfort.
God's Presence
God promises to be with His people as they work.
Key Verses
Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?
God's challenge to examine priorities.
The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house... And in this place I will grant peace.
Promise fulfilled when Christ entered the temple.
Main Characters
Biblical Locations
Connection to Christ
Greater Glory
The promise of greater glory was fulfilled when Jesus, God incarnate, entered the second temple.
LUK 2:27-32Signet Ring
Zerubbabel as God's signet ring points to Christ, the ultimate Davidic ruler.
MAT 1:12-13