The Challenge of God's Purity

Haggai 2:10-19

Overview of Haggai

• Context of Haggai's messages
• Historical background and calendar differences

Messages from Haggai

• Message of Conviction (Haggai 1)
  • Delivered on August 29th, 520 B.C.
  • Focus on priorities
• Message of Courage (Haggai 2:1-9)
  • Delivered on October 17th, 520 B.C.
  • Encouragement to rebuild the temple despite challenges
• Message of Cleanliness (Haggai 2:10-19)
  • Delivered on December 18th, 520 B.C.
  • The need for purity and holiness
  • Illustration using medical cleanliness and priestly duties

Holiness and Defilement

• Holiness does not come by contact
• Defilement spreads through contact
• Illustration of scrubbing and contamination in medical practice
• Application to spiritual cleanliness and defilement

Key Principles

• Principles of Righteousness
  • Religious activities do not make one righteous
  • Righteousness comes from a right heart and faith in God
  • Unrighteousness of heart invalidates one's work and worship
• Discipline and Blessing
  • God's discipline aims at restoration
  • Present obedience guarantees future blessings
  • Obedience and blessing in the context of rebuilding the temple

Conclusion

• Final Messages
  • Encouragement and assurance of God's sovereignty
  • Zerubbabel as a signet ring, symbolizing God's control and fulfillment of promises
  • References to the genealogies of Jesus in Matthew and Luke
• Song Lyrics
  • Lyrics from "We Believe" affirming faith in God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit
• Prayer
  • Call for belief and acceptance of Jesus
  • Prayer for transformation and obedience to God's word

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