Haggai
Rebuilding the Temple — Haggai 1–2
Overview
Haggai urges the returned exiles to put God first by rebuilding the temple and renewing worship.
Details
Key KJV PassageHaggai 1:8 — “Build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified.”
Main CharactersHaggai, Zerubbabel, Joshua the high priest, the returned exiles, and God.
Lesson / ThemeGod’s people must put His worship and glory first instead of neglecting His work for personal comfort.
Connection to ChristThe renewed temple points forward to Christ, the true temple and dwelling place of God among His people.
Memory VerseHaggai 1:8.
Discussion QuestionsWhy had the people delayed rebuilding the temple? What did God call them to consider? How can believers put God first today?