CONSIDER YOUR WAYS HAGGAI Haggai Haggai was a

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS HAGGAI

Haggai • Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5: 1 -2, 6: 14 • Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B. C. • Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B. C. • Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 • Work resumed under Darius 520 B. C. • Happy ending Ezra 6: 15 -16

Haggai • Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5: 1 -2, 6: 14 • Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B. C. • Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B. C. • Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 • Work resumed under Darius 520 B. C. • Happy ending Ezra 6: 15 -16 began with unhappy rebuke Haggai 1: 1 -11

Haggai • Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5: 1 -2, 6: 14 • Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B. C. • Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B. C. • Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 • Work resumed under Darius 520 B. C. • Happy ending Ezra 6: 15 -16 began with unhappy rebuke Haggai 1: 1 -11 • “Consider your ways” v. 5, 7

Consider Your Ways • Used twice in chapter 1 (v. 5, v. 7) • Examine behavior v. 5 • Psalm 119: 59; Lamentations 3: 40 realization is necessary before repentance • 1 Cor. 11: 28; 2 Cor. 13: 5 self-examination • Gal. 6: 1 -4 help others and examine self • Hebrews 4: 12 word of God is the instrument • Heb. 12: 14 -17 pursue peace, looking diligently • Behavior a reflection of priorities v. 4 • Matt. 6: 33 put God and His kingdom (church) first

Consider Your Ways • • Examine their fruits v. 7 God withheld blessings to teach a lesson v. 6 Difficulties intended as a warning Amos 4: 4 -11 Hebrews 12: 3 -11 the chastening of the Lord Hebrews 12: 12 -17 look out for each other Negative consequences if we do not v. 15 Are you happy with your life? John 10: 10 Do you have the peace of God? Colossians 3: 15 Consider your ways if you continue as you are CHANGE IF YOU NEED TO