Old Testament · Prophecy
The Book of Haggai
Consider your ways — build the house of the LORD.
Haggai stirs the returned exiles to finish rebuilding the temple and seek God first.
Author and background of Haggai
Author
Haggai
Date written
c. 520 BC
Original audience
Post-exilic Judah.
Second year of Darius.
Major themes of Haggai
The theology of Haggai centers on god's character and glory and sin, grace, and redemption. Trace these threads as you read.
God's character and glory
Every page reveals more of who God is — His holiness, mercy, and steadfast love.
Sin, grace, and redemption
Scripture diagnoses our brokenness honestly and points us to the rescue God provides.
Covenant and promise
God binds Himself to His people in faithful, unbreakable promises fulfilled in Christ.
Worship and obedience
Faith expresses itself in a life of worship, repentance, and joyful obedience.
Key characters in Haggai
Haggai
Prophet of rebuilding.
Zerubbabel
Governor.
Every chapter of Haggai explained
Verse-by-verse explanations and reflections for every chapter of Haggai — ideal for personal study, devotionals, and small group discussion.
Key verses from Haggai
"Consider your ways."
How to apply Haggai today
Haggai is not just history — it is God's Word for your life this week. Try these practical steps:
- Read prayerfully, asking the Spirit to teach and convict you.
- Identify one truth about God and one truth about yourself in every chapter.
- Look for Christ — every book testifies of Him (Luke 24:27).
- Turn what you read into prayer and obedience this week.
Pray Haggai back to God
- Father, open my eyes to behold wondrous things in Your Word (Ps. 119:18).
- Lord, give me a soft heart that trembles at Your Word (Isa. 66:2).
- Spirit of God, conform me to Christ as I read.
- Help me to be a doer of the Word and not a hearer only (James 1:22).
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Haggai — frequently asked questions
+Who wrote the book of Haggai?
Haggai — written around c. 520 BC.
+What is the main message of Haggai?
Consider your ways — build the house of the LORD.
+How many chapters are in Haggai?
Haggai has 2 chapters.
+Who was Haggai written to?
Post-exilic Judah.
+What are the key themes of Haggai?
God's character and glory; Sin, grace, and redemption; Covenant and promise; Worship and obedience.