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Introduction
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Wk 1 - First Things First
God is not nearly as interested in your health, your wealth, or your happiness, as He is about your Christlikeness.
This goes against so much of “Self-Help” Christian theology we’ve been preached.
MANTRA: It’s not about how bad you are, but how good He is.
ILLUS: Vending Machine - Have you ever stood in front of a vending machine, hungry and anticipating biting into the treat you have set your heart upon?
And then you insert your money, push the appropriate button ... and nothing happens.
The machine is out of order!
Have you ever stood in front of a vending machine, hungry and anticipating biting into the treat you have set your heart upon?
And then you insert your money, push the appropriate button ... and nothing happens.
The machine is out of order!
Have you ever stood in front of a vending machine, hungry and anticipating biting into the treat you have set your heart upon?
And then you insert your money, push the appropriate button ... and nothing happens.
The machine is out of order!
2. In , the prophet is sent to deliver a message from God to the Jews, informing them that they were out of order.
hag1.1-
informing them that they were out of order.
The Jews returned from Babylonian exile in 538 BC and began to rebuild the temple in 536.
But after nearly seventeen years, they had become preoccupied with their own lives and had put aside the rebuilding of the temple.
Further details about why are outlined in .
Apparently, they succumbed to the influence of the people around them who convinced them they were wasting their time building the temple (v.
4), they fought against political discouragement (vv.
6–23), and eventually they stopped working on the temple (v.
24) to focus on themselves.
Background:
The Jews returned from Babylonian exile in 538 BC and began to rebuild the temple in 536.
The Jews returned from Babylonian exile in 538 BC and began to rebuild the temple in 536.
But after nearly seventeen years, they had become preoccupied with their own lives and had put aside the rebuilding of the temple.
NLT = “Luxurious”
Hebrew = “Paneled”
Many of the Israelites’ homes had been decorated with ornate paneling.
The Hebrew word used here is the same word used in 1 Kgs 6:9 to describe the opulent interior of Solomon’s temple.
Crown molding, wainscotting, backsplashes, high ceilings, granite countertops...
None of these are bad things, except that the people had neglected God’s house.
But the people
Their priorities were misplaced.
The nation had focused on decorating their homes instead of rebuilding the temple.
The Book of Ezra provides a little more insight into the circumstances surrounding the citizens of Jerusalem.
As you continue reading, they apparently succumbed to the influence of the people around them who convinced them they were wasting their time building the temple (v.
4), they fought against political discouragement (vv.
6–23), and eventually they stopped working on the temple (v.
24).
Then, with no mission, their focus turned to themselves.
All of our trap
The work to which they had been called has ceased.
No progress for 16+ years.
They had become preoccupied with their own lives and had put aside the rebuilding of the temple.
NLT = “Luxurious houses”
Hebrew = “Paneled” - Loses significance
Many of the Israelites’ homes had been decorated with ornate paneling.
The Hebrew word used here is the same word used in 1 Kgs 6:9 to describe the opulent interior of Solomon’s temple.
Crown molding, wainscotting, backsplashes, high ceilings, wood beams, granite countertops...
None of these are bad things, except that the people pursued them while they had neglected God’s house.
“The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the Lord.”
When I make more money...
When we pay off our debt...
etc.
etc.
I love how the CSB translates v4 (more literal / more spunky): “Is it a time for you yourselves to live in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?”
Their priorities were misplaced.
The nation had focused on decorating and building elaborate homes instead of rebuilding the temple.
This was a 16 year delay where no progress is made.
Basement renovations...
hag1.
The contrasts of planting much but producing little harvest and eating but not being filled speak to a state of not being satisfied and not having enough financially.
3. The Lord showed them that by focusing in on their paneled houses (redecorated homes with extra-amenities), there were consequences they did not realize were connected — isolated events
homes with amenities), there were consequences they did not realize were connected.
, shows the financial stress they were in.
The contrasts of planting much but producing little harvest and eating but not being filled speak to a state of not being satisfied and not having enough financially.
They were experiencing depletion of money (v.
6), unexpected expenses (v.
9), and even a shortage in crops (v.
10).
Look—You need to open your eyes!
The contrasts of planting much but producing little harvest and eating but not being filled, speak to a state of not being satisfied and not having enough financially.
ILLUS: Have a person up front with a nice purse or bag that already has holes in the bottom.
Give the person dollar bills or coins and instruct them to put it into the bag.
The money should fall out, giving a visual of how we can make money yet lose it so quickly.
By not putting God first, we are putting our resources into bags with holes.
It comes in but leaves before we know it.
Second time the Lord has said this...
bottom.
Give the person dollar bills or coins and instruct them to put it into the bag.
The money should fall out, giving a visual of how we can make money yet lose it so quickly.
By not putting God first, we are putting our resources into bags with holes.
It comes in but leaves before we know it.
hag1.7-
, shows the financial stress they were in.
They were experiencing depletion of money (v.
6), unexpected expenses (v.
9), and even a shortage in crops (v.
10).
5. Verses 9 and 11 offer a striking admission.
God takes responsibility for the financial strain the people are facing.
He says when they brought money home, he blew it away (v.
9), and he states that he called for a drought on the land (v.
11).
ILLUS: Money Grab Game
“To ruin everything you have worked so hard to get.”
You don’t want the King of the universe working against you—that’s a battle you’ll never win
God is not as interested in your health, your wealth, or you happiness, as He is about your Christlikeness.
If you truly love something, the best thing you can do is to give it to God.
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