Haggai 1

Haggai 1:1

I. FIRST PROPHECY1ST DAY OF 6TH MONTH (Chap. 1) A. Rebuke for Neglect in Rebuilding the Temple (1:1-4)This prophecy is dated as being in the second year of King Darius, the Medo-Persian king. The LORD reproved the people of Judah for delay in rebuilding the temple, while they themselves were living comfortably in their paneled houses.

Haggai 1:5

B. Failure to Rebuild Resulted in Scarcity and Drought (1:5-11)They should have been warned by their recent history. When they neglected the Lord’s house, they suffered hunger, thirst, and poverty. Now the LORD commanded them to start work on the temple. As long as God’s house lay in ruins, they could expect nothing but drought.

Haggai 1:12

C. Encouraged by Haggai, the People Resumed Work on the Temple (1:12-15)Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, and Joshua . . . , the high priest, together with all the remnant of the people, obeyed the Word of the LORD and began rebuilding twenty-three days after the command to rebuild.