Haggai is a small prophetic book in the Old Testament that encourages the people of Judah to rebuild the temple. At the time, the Jewish people had returned from Babylonian exile, but the reconstruction of the temple was incomplete. The people were focused on building their own homes while God’s house lay in ruins.
Key Verse Haggai 1:4 delivers a clear message from God: “Is it a time for you yourselves to be living in your paneled houses, while this house remains a ruin?” Haggai called the people to reconsider their priorities.
Main Message Through Haggai, God promised that He would be with His people and assist them in the temple’s reconstruction. This promise motivated the people to eagerly participate in rebuilding the temple.
Haggai’s book teaches us the importance of prioritizing God’s work. It reminds us that God’s house should be at the center of our lives.
