The Book of Haggai - praying verse by verse
About the book of Haggai The Book of Haggai is one of the shorter books in the Old Testament, consisting of only two chapters. It is a prophetic book, attributed to the prophet Haggai, and it addresses the Israelites who had returned from Babylonian exile to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. The central theme of Haggai is a call to prioritize the rebuilding of the temple, emphasizing the importance of putting God first in their lives. The people had initially started the reconstruction but had become discouraged and complacent, turning their attention to their own houses and neglecting the house of God. Haggai delivers a series of messages from God urging the people to reconsider their priorities and complete the rebuilding of the temple. The prophet emphasizes that by putting God first and honoring Him, they will receive blessings and prosperity. The people respond positively to Haggai's message, and they resume the work on the temple. The book concludes with a promise of God...