Welcome to Haggai.
This weekend, Tyler led us in a Bible Study Weekend focusing on the book of Haggai and its timeless relevance for rebuilding our spiritual lives.
Haggai, a post-exilic prophet, was tasked with motivating the Jewish people to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem after returning from Babylonian exile. The people had begun the work but became stagnant due to opposition and fear. Haggai’s message addressed this spiritual stagnation, calling the people to:
- Restore the presence of God – Recognize that God’s presence is central to life, not just religious ritual.
- Renew your hope in the future – Trust God’s promises even when the work seems small or slow.
- Rededicate yourself to holiness – Align hearts with God’s law, ensuring that actions are not corrupted by sin.
- God will reverse the curse – Obedience and faithfulness allow God to reverse the curse and restore His people.
Tyler highlighted that Haggai’s short, direct mission demonstrates a practical formula to reverse spiritual stagnation, applicable to modern struggles like sin, addiction, depression, or complacency.
This timeless message finds its fulfillment in Jesus, who keeps God’s promises, brings His presence into our lives, and frees us from the power of sin.
Will you invite God to restore your heart, renew hope, and transform your life?
Getting Started
This page will provide you with a variety of resources to understand this ancient text, starting with a 10,000 foot view and going all the way into studying key words and themes.
Start at the top and work your way down through the resources to go deeper in study.
These videos will help you understand key themes and the meta-narrative of Haggai.
NLT Study Bible
Don’t have a good study Bible? The NLT Study Bible translates both the words and the world of the Bible. The New Living Translation makes the message clear. The features of the NLT Study Bible bring the world of the Bible to life so that the meaning and significance of its message shine through.
Reading Plan
Ready to read? Here is our suggested reading plan for this book. Read at your own pace and don’t feel pressured to keep up with the suggested daily instructions.
For Families
The Bible Story Handbook
This handbook of 175 Bible stories is designed to assist teachers and parents in knowing what each story teaches and how to present it in a God-centered way.
Diving In
In the Old Testament for Everyone series, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely. The series is perfect for daily devotions, group study, or personal visits with the Bible.
NIV Application Commentary:
The NIV Application Commentary helps you communicate and apply biblical text effectively in today’s context. To bring the ancient messages of the Bible into today’s world, each passage is treated in three sections:
- Original Meaning. Concise exegesis to help readers understand the original meaning of the biblical text in its historical, literary, and cultural context.
- Bridging Contexts. A bridge between the world of the Bible and the world of today, built by discerning what is timeless in the timely pages of the Bible.
- Contemporary Significance. This section identifies comparable situations to those faced in the Bible and explores relevant application of the biblical messages. The author alerts the readers of problems they may encounter when seeking to apply the passage and helps them think through the issues involved.