Haggai
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Haggai 2:1-9, 1 Corinthians 3:8-17, 2 Corinthians 4:1-6, 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Ephesians 2:19-22
BY She Reads Truth
This is the last week of This Is the Old Testament! Next week, we’ll continue our thematic overview of the entire Bible with This Is The New Testament. Each day we’ll read a thematic selection from a different book or two of the Bible, along with supplemental passages that show how the theme of that day’s main reading is found throughout Scripture. We’ll also read a brief summary of each book and a reflection on how the book fits into the larger story of Scripture.
What Is Haggai? The book of Haggai contains a plea from the prophet to the 43,000 Jewish pilgrims returning to Jerusalem from exile. He called them to continue rebuilding the temple and examine the ways they were living their lives as God’s people.
How Haggai Fits Into the Story: Haggai admonished the Jewish people living in Jerusalem after the exile, urging them to choose God over what made them comfortable. Their response to this challenge would be reflected in their work on the temple. In the New Testament, Jesus echoed Haggai’s message when He said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be provided for you” (Mt 6:33).
Reflection Questions:
1. Is there a specific way God may be calling you to step outside your comfort zone in order to serve others? If so, how?
2. How does today’s reading shape your understanding of the story of redemption?
Take time to reflect on your responses and share what you are learning with others in the community in the comments.
41 thoughts on "Haggai"
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Hi Dorothy! Praying for you and your health. I hope you are doing better!
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TRACI GENDRON I really can relate to your post today. I too don’t see moving me out of my comfort zone because I am so busy with my grandchildren or life in general. I’m in a new environment too after living in another state for such a long period of time. I’m still trying to figure out here and I miss home but today’s reading in Haggai constantly tells us, “do not be afraid “ and I find hope and peace in Haggai 2:9 The final glory of this house will be greater than the first,”says the Lord of Armies. “I will provide peace in this place” this is the declaration of the Lord of Armies.
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Father I pray that as Dorothy reads Your word and meditates on Your word that her whole body is normalized and strengthened. I thank You that You are taking her from faith to faith and that her testimony will continue to reflect Your kindness and mercy. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.
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Thank you so much for the prayers and encouragement. Yes, brain pain is the worst. I have blue screen glasses so I can do my SRT study. I am taking baby steps back to normal activities. And Angie, bless you. I love your words that I will be different, but I will be better. So sweet. And when I’m able to express myself better I will share with all you ladies the many ways God has been with me through this scary event. Hugs to you all ❤️
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God gives us peace, all we have to do is ask for it. God takes away our burdens, when we ask, He alleviates our anxiety and worries, when we ask, He gets rid of all of our cares and problems, when we ask. All we have to do is ask. But God does it on His own time, in His own way. Sometimes we have to wait and pray — ask Him for help.
I have prayed for all of you my sisters who have asked for prayers.
I am asking for prayers for two things, first, I have started a new medicine for tremors (which have gotten worse) and the side effects are hard to handle at times but I need to see if my body can adjust to the medicine. I am slowly increasing it so hopefully that helps. My second prayer is that I have been lacking in motivation to do much of anything but the basic things I need to do — work, sleep, shower, eat and read my devotions — my apartment is a mess, I wait until I have very few clothes to do laundry, I eat junk food (I usually love to cook). Thank you sisters for your prayers.
Sisters have a blessed day.
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