Haggai

The Book of Haggai focuses on the prophet Haggai's call to the Israelites to rebuild the Temple in Jerusalem after their return from exile. It emphasizes the importance of prioritizing God's work over personal comfort, urging the people to reflect on their misplaced priorities. Haggai encourages them to trust in God's presence and promises of future glory, teaching that obedience and devotion to God lead to blessings. The book highlights themes of renewal, divine encouragement, and the fulfillment of God's promises.
Author: Haggai
Year: Around 520 BC

Chapters

Haggai 1

The Call to Rebuild the Temple and the People's Response

1. In the second year of Darius the king, in the sixth month, in the first day of the month, came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, saying, 2. Thus speaks the LORD of hosts, saying, This people say, The time is not come, the time that the LORD’s house should be built. 3. Then came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet, saying,
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Haggai 2

The Promise of Future Glory and God's Blessing on His People

1. In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the LORD by the prophet Haggai, saying, 2. Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people, saying, 3. Who is left among you that saw this house in her first glory? and how do you see it now? is it not in your eyes in comparison of it as nothing?
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