Testament: | Old |
Description: | Haggai is a post-exilic prophetic book that calls for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Haggai encourages the returned exiles to prioritize the worship of God and to seek God's glory. The book contains messages of rebuke, exhortation, and promises of divine blessing for obedience. |
Chapters: | 1 • 2 |
Author name: | Haggai |
Written date: | 6th century BC |
Location: | Jerusalem |
Genre: | Prophetic |
Chapter count: | 2 |
Verse count: | 38 |
Language: | Hebrew |
Audience: | The returned exiles in Jerusalem |
Theme: | Rebuilding the temple and future blessings |
Key verses: | Haggai 1:4-5; Haggai 2:7-9; Haggai 2:23 |
Summary: | Haggai is a post-exilic prophetic book that calls for the rebuilding of the temple in Jerusalem. Haggai encourages the people to prioritize the work of God and promises blessings and a glorious future for the temple and the people. |
Outline: | I. Call to Rebuild the Temple (1:1-15)
II. Encouragement and Future Glory (2:1-23) |