I have to say, the Book of Haggai has become my new favorite of the Old Testament. Just conducted a study of the book - only two chapters. Short, but packed with so much encouragement for the Christian walk. Haggai is used by God to whip the people back into priority. Just a few initial thoughts from study:
- This book encourages us to “Consider ourselves” (1:5)
- Reminds me that there’s always a remnant who are committed to God despite the current state of world affairs
- Just as the temple of God was paramount to worship, so too is the maintaining of our spiritual and physical temple in this day
- The people were not blessed because of disobedience and selfishness. Divine judgment was also tied to their actions…the same applies to us today (Deut. 28)
- God will accomplish His work (Hag. 2: 4-5; Zech. 4:6)
- Association with the wrong crowd can bring spiritual defilement (Hag. 2:10-19)
- The Christian walk is one that requires commitment – this can lead to blessings
There will be an extensive study of this chapter to come. I am so excited about this one!
Blessings!
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