The Prophet Haggai

Who is considered the after-captivity prophets?

When did Haggai perform his prophetic works?

Who did Haggai go up to Judah with?

How long did Haggai prophesy for?

What does Zerubbabel symbolize?

According to Haggai, what did the people neglect that caused them to lose blessings?

What did Haggai urge the people to do?

What did the word 'hand' symbolize in the book of Haggai?

Who did Haggai rebuke for neglecting the House of the Lord?

What did Haggai encourage the people to do after offering repentance?

According to the text, what does God establish in the hearts of the people?

What is the symbol of establishing the House of the Lord in our hearts?

What does the text say about facing problems with God?

What does the text say about the House of the Lord after the captivity?

According to the text, what are we renewed by?

After-Captivity Prophets

Haggai is considered one of the after-captivity prophets

Haggai's Ministry

Haggai performed his prophetic works in 520 BCE
He went up to Judah with Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah
Haggai prophesied for a short period, but the exact duration is unknown

Zerubbabel and the House of the Lord

Zerubbabel symbolizes the restoration of God's people and His presence among them
The people neglected to rebuild the House of the Lord, which caused them to lose blessings
Haggai urged the people to give priority to rebuilding the House of the Lord

Symbolism and Encouragement

The word 'hand' symbolizes God's presence and power in the book of Haggai
Haggai rebuked the leaders and the people for neglecting the House of the Lord
After offering repentance, Haggai encouraged the people to be strong and work on rebuilding the House of the Lord

God's Promise and Presence

God establishes courage and faith in the hearts of the people
Establishing the House of the Lord in our hearts symbolizes God's dwelling presence among His people
The text encourages facing problems with God, trusting in His presence and power
After the captivity, the House of the Lord was rebuilt, and God's presence was once again manifest among His people
According to the text, we are renewed by God's Spirit and His presence in our lives

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