Haggai 2:10-23

The story of the book of Haggai is one of resurrection; God brings life to a people who were ‘dead’ in exile. As we see the conclusion to the book, we see that this rescue of God’s people was a work of grace. They had not earned it, yet God was faithful to his promises and gives them hope for the future.

Haggai 2:10-23

We all want to be blessed by God, but how does that happen? Can we just wish for it and then get our wish? Does God look for something inside of us as we look to Him for blessing? As we wrap up our study of Haggai we discover what it takes to receive God's blessing!

Haggai 2:10-23

In a time of discouragement, God spoke to the Israelites through Haggai, reminding them that their faithful work on the temple, though small, was not in vain. He promised blessings and restoration, pointing to a greater glory through Zerubbabel, but ultimately through Christ. This passage calls us to trust in God's sovereignty and to remain faithful, knowing He is working His redemptive plan even when we cannot see it.

Haggai 2:10-23

We often believe that our grand visions and our human potential are enough to usher in human flourishing. But these final prophecies from Haggai remind us to stay humble and consider where human flourishing comes from? it comes from God our king, and it is he who blesses us through his Son Jesus.

Haggai 2:19

The people in Haggai’s day were discouraged. They had seen the previous splendor of the Temple and knew that nothing they were building would compare. It is easy to feel like our best days are behind us, but the gospel reminds us that the future God has in store for us is always greater.

Haggai 2:1-9

Not long after the Israelites begin to rebuild the temple they begin to grow discouraged in their work. The prophet Haggai comes to them and offers them assurance for both the present and the future. God is with them and will use their work to point to eternal glories in the future as found in Christ.

Haggai 2:1-9

God’s people were discouraged because the Temple they were rebuilding paled in comparison to its former glory. Likewise, we can find ourselves discouraged when we play the comparison game, yet the gospel reminds us of God’s faithful presence and future promises.

Haggai 1:12-15

It is always so encouraging to witness repentant obedience in a person’s life. Unfortunately, often changes of heart like these are few and far between. Nevertheless, Haggai had the opportunity to witness the Jews in Jerusalem turn quickly from their self-centredness and in obedience begin rebuilding the LORD’s temple. This sermon explores what enabled their obedience and what enables Christian obedience today.