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Haggai 2: God Restored The Covenant Blessings

Haggai 2: God Restored The Covenant Blessings Collin Leong. January 5th, 2025  (v1-9) The Coming Glory of God's House (v1-5) On the 21st day of the seventh month, the word of the LORD came through Haggai, saying: "Speak to Zerubbabel and Joshua and the remnant of the people. Ask them 'who is left among you who saw this house in the former glory? How does it look to you now? Is it not as nothing in your eyes? Yet be strong, O Zerubbabel, Joshua, and all the people in the land, declares the LORD. Work, for I am with you, according to the covenant that I made with you when you came out of Egypt. My Spirit remains in your midst. Fear Not. Exp: God acknowledge the discouragement of the people who are building the temple. Many of them think the previous temple, that was built by Solomon, was much bigger and richer than the one they are building. He encourage them to "be strong" and that His Spirit is with them . Even if the work looks small or unimpressive, God values...
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Haggai 1: God confronts their self-centeredness.

Haggai 1:  God confronts their self-centeredness. Collin Leong. Jan 4, 2025 (v1-11) The Command To Rebuild The Temple (v1-4) In the second year of Darius the king, the first day of the sixth month, the word of the LORD came by the hand of Haggai the prophet to Zarubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest: "Thus says the LORD of host: these people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD. Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?  Exp:  Darius I (Darius Hystaspes)  of Persia reigned in 522–486 BC . The Jews had returned from exile in 538 BC under Cyrus’s decree but halted temple work due to opposition and indifference. But after a few years, they get complacent and were distracted by improving their own lives and comfort.  This reflects misplaced priorities - living in paneled houses while neglecting the temple, the symbol of Go...
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Introduction to Haggai: God Wants Us To Rebuild Our Hearts

   Introduction to Haggai: God Wants Us To Rebuild Our Hearts Collin Leong. September 8, 2025 A. Historical Summary 1. Author and His Background Name Meaning:  Haggai means “festal” or “my feast,” possibly indicating he was born on a feast day. Identity:  Haggai was a prophet of God, active during the post-exilic period. He is one of the few prophets whose messages are precisely dated. Background:  Though little is known of his genealogy, Haggai may have been elderly during his ministry—Haggai 2:3 suggests he had seen Solomon’s temple before its destruction in 586 BC. Contemporaries:  He ministered alongside  Zechariah , another prophet who encouraged the rebuilding of the temple (cf. Ezra 5:1; Zechariah 1:1). Haggai and Zechariah were active during this time, both urging the people to rebuild the temple and renew their covenant with God. 2. Audience Primary Audience:  The Jewish remnant who had returned from Babylonian exile to Jerusalem. Le...
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