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Haggai

Andrew VanderVeen
Mr. Hoekstra
Bible Interpretation
9/29/02
Haggai
Some background information taken from the Life Application Study Bible. "In 586 B.C., the armies of Babylon had destroyed the Temple in Jerusalem (God's House), the symbol of His presence. In 538 B.C. King Cyrus decreed that Jews could return to their beloved city and rebuild the Temple. So they traveled to Jerusalem and began the work. But then they forgot their purpose and lost their priorities, as opposition and apathy brought the work to a standstill. Then Haggai spoke, calling them back to God's values. The people were more concerned with their own needs then with doing God's will, and, as a result, they suffered. Then Haggai called them into action. "This is what the Lord Almighty says: Consider how things are going for you! Now go up into the hills, bring down timber, and rebuild my house. Then I will take pleasure in it and be honored, says the Lord" (Haggai 1:4). And God's message through his servant...

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