Waiting for God to Show Up

Haggai 2:11-23

Themes from the Book of Haggai

• Message of Conviction
  • Haggai 1:1-11: Encouragement to prioritize rebuilding the temple
  • Importance of prioritizing God's work over personal interests
• Message of Courage
  • Haggai 2:1-9: "Take courage and work, for I am with you," says the Lord
  • Assurance of God's presence and support in their endeavors
• Message of Cleanliness
  • Haggai 2:10-14: Discussion on the non-transferability of holiness and the transferability of defilement
  • Illustration using medical cleanliness to emphasize the importance of spiritual purity
• Message of Consummation
  • Haggai 2:20-23: The Lord's promise to shake the heavens and the earth and overthrow kingdoms
  • Future blessings and fulfillment of God's promises symbolized by Zerubbabel

Key Principles and Applications

• Religious Activities and Righteousness
  • Religious activities do not inherently make one righteous
  • Unrighteousness can invalidate one's work and worship of God
• Discipline and Restoration
  • God's discipline is meant for restoration and reconciliation
  • Encouragement to reflect on past disobedience and turn towards obedience

Encouragement and Closing

• Assurance of God's blessings for present obedience
• Emphasis on the grace of God and His promises
• Concluding thoughts on the greatness of God and the importance of remaining faithful in ministry

Final Prayer

• Prayer for blessings on the audience and their ministries

Expression of faith in God's continued guidance and support

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