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.

Haggai 1:12-15

Obey the Lord, Fear the Lord and be stirred up in the Spirit.

Haggai 1:12-15

When we place God at the center of our lives by responding to Him in fearful obedience, He will respond to us with the amazing and gracious promises of His presence and power, and we will realize the future blessings that He has in store for us.

Haggai 1:12-15

The church today can learn a lesson from the Jewish remnant of Haggai's day. Instead of making excuses, we ought to be making confessions and obeying the Lord. Remembering, that fear of the Lord leads to genuine repentance, and genuine repentance will always lead to renewed obedience.

Haggai 1:1-11

The prophet Haggai is one of the most exceptional prophets in the Old Testament not simply because of his message but because the people listen to him! Haggai calls the people to consider their and what place God has in their life. As Christians we are called to the same introspection and to heed the call to build God’s Kingdom.