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that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: "These people say, 'The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.'" Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Haggai 1:2? 2. What does Haggai 1:2 reveal about the people's priorities regarding God's house? 3. How can we identify if we are neglecting God's work in our lives? 4. Compare Haggai 1:2 with Matthew 6:33 on seeking God's kingdom first. 5. What steps can we take to prioritize God's work in our community? 6. How does Haggai 1:2 challenge us to assess our spiritual commitments today? 7. What does Haggai 1:2 reveal about priorities in spiritual versus material pursuits? 8. How does Haggai 1:2 challenge believers to evaluate their commitment to God's work? 9. Why were the Israelites hesitant to rebuild the temple according to Haggai 1:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Haggai 1? 11. What is Zerubbabel's significance to the Second Temple? 12. What does the Bible say about rebuilding the Temple? 13. Is there sufficient archaeological evidence to confirm that the returned exiles had the resources to rebuild the Temple at the time Haggai 1:2–8 demands? 14. If this temple vision was meant to be literal, why is there no record of its construction in biblical or extrabiblical sources after Ezekiel 41? Discussion Questions 1. What are some modern-day "temples" or priorities that we might be neglecting in our spiritual lives, similar to the people of Judah? 2. How can we identify and overcome spiritual complacency in our personal walk with God? 3. In what ways can we support and encourage our church leaders, similar to how Zerubbabel and Joshua were supported in their efforts? 4. How does the call to rebuild the Temple in Haggai relate to the New Testament concept of believers being the temple of the Holy Spirit? 5. Reflect on a time when you delayed acting on something God called you to do. What steps can you take to ensure prompt obedience in the future? Haggai 1 Bible Study Questions 1. What does the people's initial hesitance to rebuild the Temple represent in today's context? 2. How does God's challenge in verses 3-6 relate to the modern concept of prosperity and material success? 3. How can we apply God's call to "consider your ways" in our daily lives? 4. Can we identify areas in our lives where we are prioritizing personal comfort over spiritual duties? 5. How does God use natural circumstances (like the drought) to communicate His message? 6. How do Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the remnant of the people respond to God's message? What can we learn from their response? 7. How does God's assurance of His presence ("I am with you") influence the people's actions? How can it influence ours? 8. What does the reconstruction of the Temple signify spiritually? 9. In what ways does society neglect spiritual responsibilities in favor of material ones? 10. How can we stir up the spirit of obedience in our communities, similar to Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the remnant of the people? 11. How does the book of Haggai encourage you to prioritize spiritual commitments over worldly pursuits? 12. What practical steps can you take to place God at the center of your life? 13. Reflect on a situation where neglecting spiritual responsibilities led to hardship. How can this situation be handled differently in light of Haggai 1? 14. How can the concept of considering our ways help us in making ethical decisions in the modern world? 15. How can we ensure that we are not ignoring God’s call in our lives amidst the busyness of life? 16. How can the teachings in Haggai 1 help in building and maintaining a Christian community? 17. How does the assurance "I am with you" help in times of trials and tribulations? 18. What do the actions of Zerubbabel and Joshua teach us about leadership in spiritual matters? 19. How can we actively respond to God's word in our daily lives like the remnant of the people of Israel? 20. What does Haggai 1 teach us about the relationship between obedience to God and His blessings? Links Haggai 1:2 NIV Haggai 1:2 NLT Haggai 1:2 ESV Haggai 1:2 NASB Haggai 1:2 KJV Haggai 1:2 Commentaries Bible Hub