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NASB | Haggai 1:1 In the second year of Darius the king, on the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came by the prophet Haggai to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Haggai 1:1 In the second year of Darius the king [of Persia], on the first day of the sixth month (Aug 29, 520 B.C.), the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, |
Bible Question: Can you explain what the book of Haggai is saying to us? |
Bible Answer: Hello Sharon, I must confess, I had never read Haggai until seeing your post. This is a very inspirational book of the old testament. This book is a call to rebuild the Temple. If you will remember starting in Haggai 1:5, this is what the LORD Almighty says: Consider how things are going for you! 6 You have planted much but harvested little. You have food to eat, but not enough to fill you up. You have wine to drink, but not enough to satisfy your thirst. You have clothing to wear, but not enough to keep you warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes! Just before this in verse 3 3 So the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai: 4 "Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins? This is from my NLT Bible book introduction. The people were more concerned with their own needs than with doing God's will, and as a result, they suffered. Although Haggai is a small book, it is filled with challenge and promise, reminding us of God's claim on our life and our priorities. My take: don't just be satisfied with "getting by". Put God first and do His will and He will reward you as He did after the Temple had been rebuilt. Mike |
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