Haggai Survey
Introduction and Background
When the foundations of the temple were laid in Jerusalem in the year 536, the younger men shouted for joy while the older men wept (Ezra 3:8–13). Although Haggai probably had seen Solomon’s temple in its glory (Hag. 2:3), he was undoubtedly among those who expressed joy, for the Lord was at work among His people.
But it doesn’t take long for zeal to cool and God’s people to grow apathetic, especially when opposition began
When the foundations of the temple were laid in Jerusalem in the year 536, the younger men shouted for joy while the older men wept (Ezra 3:8–13). Although Haggai probably had seen Solomon’s temple in its glory (Hag. 2:3), he was undoubtedly among those who expressed joy, for the Lord was at work among His people.
But it doesn’t take long for zeal to cool and God’s people to grow apathetic, especially when opposition began
When the foundations of the temple were laid in Jerusalem in the year 536, the younger men shouted for joy while the older men wept (Ezra 3:8–13). Although Haggai probably had seen Solomon’s temple in its glory (Hag. 2:3), he was undoubtedly among those who expressed joy, for the Lord was at work among His people.
But it doesn’t take long for zeal to cool and God’s people to grow apathetic, especially when opposition began
1. Foundation was Laid
2. Opposition Came
3. The Work Ceased
4. The Prophets Shows up
I.First Message: Conviction—1:1–15
1. Stop Making Excuses—1–4
The Governor
Zerubbabel. His name means “seed of Babylon,” or perhaps “begotten in Babylon.”
The High Priest
2. Start Considering your Ways—5–11
They Needed to put God first, not themselves!
Haggai’s congregation had never heard that great promise, but the principle behind Christ’s words was written into their Law.