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Haggai Study Guide

• Focus: Rebuilding YAHUAH’s House and putting Him first
• Setting: Post-exile Judah, during the rebuilding of the Temple </aside>

1) How to use this guide

• Pray for understanding and obedience before reading.
• Read the whole book out loud in one sitting (it is short).
• Then use the sections below to study slowly.

2) Background (quick overview)

• Timeframe: After the return from exile, when rebuilding has stalled.
• Main issue: The people are busy with their own homes while YAHUAH’s House remains neglected.
• Big idea: When priorities are out of order, blessing is withheld, but repentance brings restoration.

3) Outline (read + mark)

• 1:1–15 — A call to consider your ways and rebuild
• 2:1–9 — Encouragement: the latter glory will be greater
• 2:10–19 — Holiness, defilement, and restored blessing
• 2:20–23 — Promise to Zerubbabel: YAHUAH’s chosen signet

4) Key themes to watch for

• Consider your ways (self-examination)
• Obedience over excuses
• Misplaced priorities (personal comfort vs. YAHUAH’s work)
• Covenant blessing and discipline
• Encouragement in small beginnings