Prophets of Building

During our worship service yesterday, we began a new series I’ve titles, “Prophets of Building.” We’ll be looking at both Haggai and Zechariah. Both of these prophets were given a message for God’s people after they had returned from Babylonian exile. They were both sent to encourage God’s people to finish what they had begun—rebuilding the Temple. What we will see is that this was important for two reasons. First, it was the place where they could worship God. They needed to prioritize their connection to God. Their ancestors’ failure to do so is what had led to the Babylonian exile in the first place. Secondly, God’s Temple was pointing toward a great reality. The connection between God and his people that the Temple represented was ultimately fulfilled in Jesus—God with us.

Harvest season has well and truly begun. Let’s pray for our farmers that they experience a safe and successful season. With equipment moving from place to place and so much planning and maneuvering to get the harvest safely in, there’s a lot of pressure on our farmers. We so appreciate all that they do for us and for the rest of the country!

What a great time of fellowship we had during the potluck yesterday! It was nice to see everyone one sharing together.

Next week we’ll continue with Haggai 2. Haggai 2:7 is probably the most famous verse in this short book. See if you can figure out where it is quoted in the New Testament and also what famous Christmas carol refers to it.

Invite someone to come along with you next week!

God bless, Brian

Scripture readings for next Sunday

Haggai 2—What do you think God is promising to do by “shaking heaven and earth”?

Hebrews 12:18-29—What point is the Hebrew writer making by quoting Haggai 2:6?

Joel 3:12-17—Why do you think Joel 3 and Haggai 2 both address “the nations”?

John 1:9-14—Why is it significant that John speaks of Jesus’ “glory”?