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Haggai

A prophet with four short messages who got a stalled people building again.

The story

1. Consider your ways Hag 1:1-11

   He confronts a people living in fine houses while God's house lies in ruins.

2. They obeyed Hag 1:12-15

   The leaders and people begin to build.

3. Be strong and work Hag 2:1-9

   To those who weep at the small temple: God is with you.

4. From this day on Hag 2:10-19

   From the day they build, God will bless.

5. A signet ring Hag 2:20-23

   God promises to make Zerubbabel like a signet ring.

Key verses

“Consider your ways.” Haggai 1:5 (ESV)

Read together: Hag 1:1-11 · Hag 1:12-15 · Hag 2:1-9 · Hag 2:10-19 · Hag 2:20-23

Questions to sit with

1. Consider your ways. What have you been building for yourself while God's work waits?
2. Be strong and work, for I am with you. What small, unimpressive work is God asking you to keep at?

Scripture quotations are from the ESV® Bible, © 2001 by Crossway. Used by permission.