Mar 16, 2017 today we study the prophet haggai and discover yhwhs passion about his house. He encourages them to set about the work, and on their doing so, promises that god will be. Haggais message to rebuild the temple was passionate, simple, and straightforward haggai 1. B beknopte verhandeling over het hier gekozen bijbelboek. Here, also, is where we discover another surprising mention of the. Haggai haggai is the first of the prophets which are postexilic or who prophesied after the captivity. Unlike haggai, however, zechariah thought that the rebuilding of the temple was the necessary prelude to the eschatological age, the arrival of which was imminent. The book of haggai was written in approximately 520 b. A number of dates in haggai can be crosschecked with dates in surviving persian records and related accurately to our modern calendar. They came for one major purpose to rebuild the temple that had been destroyed by babylon in. Three out of the four prophetic speeches in the book deal, in one way or another with the. Persian records relate accurately with our modern calendar in a number of places in the book of haggai. An easyenglish translation and commentary 1200 word vocabulary on the book of haggai.
Haggai is known only from this book as well as two references to him in the book of ezra. Zechariah is a contemporary of haggai and shares his concern for a rebuilt temple and a new messianic age under the leadership of joshua and zerubbabel. Was the holy spirit present while rebuilding the temple. The book of haggai is the tenth of the minor prophetic books and the thirtyseventh book in the bible. Before you attempt to answer the questions below you should read these chapters in the bible and answer the questions at the end of each chapter found at the website answer the questions below and then click ok to send your answers.
Haggai ministered among the jews who had returned to judea after some 70 years of exile in babylon. Although it must be acknowledged that this conclusion is highly debated. Haggai was a prophet who wrote his book eighteen years after the israelites had returned from the babylonian captivity to jerusalem. And i also hope that you will take to heart the lessons that we learn from haggai about serving the lord. The book of ezra specifically mentions haggai and zechariah as the agents god uses to kick temple work back into action ezr 5. Does god use frustrations in life to awaken andor punish us haggai 1. Book of haggai overview insight for living ministries. It was written by the prophet haggai in 520 bc after the jewish people had returned from their 70year exile in babylon. Daniel lived until approximately within 1520 years of haggais prophecy, but daniels prophecies were in babylon and daniel was not listed among the prophets of israel in the hebrew scriptures.
Chapter second contains, the second prophecy 19, which was delivered a month after the first. Haggai summary we hope that you find the haggai summary from the kjv bible chapters and verses helpful to your bible studies and for references as a guide to further reference to the book of haggai. Daniel lived until approximately within 1520 years of haggai s prophecy, but daniels prophecies were in babylon and daniel was not listed among the prophets of israel in. When the people give priority to god and his house, they are blessed rather than cursed cf. However, the process stalled because many put their personal business before gods business. It was written in 520 bce, some 18 years after cyrus had taken the kingdom of babylon and made a law in 538 bce, so that the captive jews could return to judea. It is a short book, consisting of only two chapters. The prophet haggai recorded his four messages to the jewish people of jerusalem in 520 bc, eighteen years after their return from exile in babylon 538 bc.
The commentary on haggai in this volume was written by alec motyer, one of the most insightful and helpful old testament scholars alive today. Haggai 1 niv a call to build the house of the lord bible gateway. A contemporary of the prophet haggai in the early years of the persian period, zechariah shared haggais concern that the temple of jerusalem be rebuilt. Greater glory promised to the second temple than to the first. The prophet haggai recorded his four messages to the jewish people of jerusalem in 520 bc, eighteen years after their return from exile.
The community in judah is struggling with its identity in light of the loss of its statehood through the demise of the monarchy and the destruction of. Outline of the book of haggai haggai s work haggai was a prophet of god that prophesied to the jews who had returned to jerusalem from babylon during the year 536 bc i. Because his name means festal one, it is suggested that haggai was born on a feast day. The object of the prophet was generally to urge the people to proceed with the rebuilding of the temple. The book of haggai, also known as the book of aggeus, is a book of the hebrew bible or tanakh, and has its place as the thirdtolast of the minor prophets. What was the takeaway the most important point from sundays sermon andor the sermon text, in your opinion.
Aggaeus was a hebrew prophet during the building of the second temple in jerusalem, and one of the twelve minor prophets in the hebrew bible and the author of the book of haggai. The lord now requires a place in our heart to be his holy habitation. The response is positive and on 6242 the leaders, zerubbabel and joshua, along with the people obeyed the lord and began the work on the temple. One of their first tasks was the rebuilding of the temple. They belong to the period told about in the books of ezra, nehemiah, and esther. Then the word of the lord came through the prophet haggai.
The brief period of haggai s ministry august to december 520 b. In particular haggai in conjunction with zechariah was given the task of stirring up the enthusiasm to rebuild the temple of the lord and is the. Book of haggai simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The people of israel were conquered by babylon because they broke.
Haggai is the second shortest book in the ot obadiah is. Chapter first comprehends the first address 211 and its effects 1215. Transcribed and edited by david sielaff, march 2014. In the seventh month, in the one and twentieth day of the month, came the word of the lord by the prophet haggai, saying, words detail. Then came the word of the lord by haggai the prophet, saying amp. Speak now to zerubbabel the son of shealtiel, governor of judah, and to joshua the son of josedech, the high priest, and to the residue of the people. Haggai prophesied after the seventy years of captivity when many jews had returned back to jerusalem. Haggai zechariah malachi matthew the year was 520 bc. The book of haggai, the 10th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets. There are a number of helpful commentaries on the book of haggai, and the following are five of the best. The book of haggai, also called the prophecy of aggeus, the 10th of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets. The book of haggai probably contains poetic oracles framed by narratival sections 1. Haggai is second only to obadiah in brevity among the books of the old testament. The bible haggai, the building of the second temple of god.
The book of haggai is a very short collection of the prophets oracles given in the fall of 520 bc, interspersed with a few historical accounts. The historical background for haggais prophecy is found in ezra 5 and 6. Due perhaps to getting overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work it would take to recover the city, or for whatever reason unlisted by the bible, it takes. Haggai 1, new international version niv the bible app. The book of haggai consists of two brief, comprehensive chapters. In fact, most of the book deals with temple matters.
Jan 02, 2020 book of haggai bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. The most popular bible verses from haggai found 38 verses haggai 1. After thousands of years, the book of haggai remains largely unique among the books of old testament prophets for one key reason. Translators could also find the translated bible text useful, as the writer translated from the hebrew text. Due perhaps to getting overwhelmed by the sheer amount of work it would take to recover the city, or for whatever reason unlisted by the bible, it takes them.
Outline of the book of haggai haggais work haggai was a prophet of god that prophesied to the jews who had returned to jerusalem from babylon during the year 536 bc i. The historical setting dates around 520 bc before the temple has been rebuilt. This structure will receive attention presently, but for now it is important to consider various viewpoints as to the origin and growth of the composition. Book of haggai bible survey what are the major prophets and minor prophets. No portion of scripture has been so misunderstood as the ook of haggai, b the tenth of the minor prophets.
Speak to zerubbabel son of shealtiel, governor of judah, to joshua son of jozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people. The book of haggai haggais words concern conditions in the persian province of judah at the beginning of the postexilic period during the reign of the persian king darius i 522486 b. Ackroyd, studies in the book of haggai, jjs 2 1951. Much as the ancient temple was built with magnificence it turned to vanity what later the very king,king solomon himself, who built it said in ecclesiastes. He is known for his prophecy in 520 bce, commanding the jews to rebuild the temple.
Gods people had returned from exile in persia in 539 19 years earlier. Today we study the prophet haggai and discover yhwhs passion about his house. The book of haggai is a book of the tanakh hebrew bible and of the old testament, written by the prophet haggai. Most major english translations have presented the text in prose form, although a number of translators would acknowledge some poetic elements in the text. Intro to haggai biblica the international bible society. Haggai sought to challenge the people of god concerning their priorities. The specific mention of the second year of darius places the book in the year 520 b. The name haggai, with various vocalizations, is also found in the book of esther, as a eunuch servant of the queen. Basic questions, advanced questions, question formats a. He was the first prophet after the death of jeremiah and ezekiel.
The book of haggai consists of four addresses of the prophet hag. He called them to reverence and glorify god by building the temple in spite of local and official opposition. These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the lord. Haggai was the first of the three postexilic prophets. Haggai commentary introduction lets open our bibles to the book of haggai. Why were the israelites not rebuilding the temple haggai 1. Haggai 12 esv the command to rebuild the temple in. Haggai 12 english standard version esv the command to rebuild the temple. The concise, bare bones style of the book of haggai has led some scholars to believe it is a summary of a longer, more detailed work that has since been lost.
The specific mention of the second year of darius 1. The prophets haggai and zechariah played an important role in encouraging the jewish people and their leaders zerubbabel, the governor of judah, and the high priest joshua to return to their homeland and rebuild the jerusalem temple following the babylonian exile. Read book of haggai minor prophets kjv bible online. The ancient temple was beaten down to ruins,never to attain her glory again.
Haggai challenges israel after the exile to remain faithful to their god and rebuild the temple. The prophet reproves the people, and particularly their ruler and high priest, for negligence and delay in rebuilding the temple. The book of haggai is closely linked with zechariah 18. The book of haggai contains messages delivered by the prophet haggai, and thus it is reasonable to consider haggai its author. Then came the word of the lord by haggai the prophet, saying, kjv. Haggai 2 niv bible on the twentyfirst day of the seventh. The historical background for haggai s prophecy is found in ezra 5 and 6. The books of ezra and nehemiah are also key literary sources on the restoration of the jewish religious community. This summary of the book of haggai provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of haggai.
These jews were led back to jerusalem to rebuild the temple of jehovah that had been destroyed by the babylonians. Haggai was a prophet of the remnant of israel and judah that remained after the 70 years in captivity, and his task was to instruct, encourage and also rebuke after their recent return to the land. In their specificity and in their link to the reign of a foreign king darius, the dates. In this book, haggai challenges israel after the exile to remain faithful to their god and rebuild the temple. Haggai figures significantly in the endtime period we are. Who made the israelites feel safe when they left egypt with moses. Haggai 1, new living translation nlt the bible app. Apart from obadiah, haggai is the shortest book in the ot, but its teachings are none the less significant. The persian king cyrus encouraged the captive people to return to their country of origin and to rebuild the jerusalem temple so that their god would once again have a house to live in ezra 1. Obedience brings the encouragement and strength of the spirit of god. The book of haggai offers future hope and encourages faithfulness. May 02, 2020 the book of haggai is a reminder of the problems the people of god faced at this time, how the people courageously trusted in god, and how god provided for their needs. Clearly the temple occupies a central position in the book of haggai.
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