Building god’s house First things First Haggai 1:1-15 1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-17; 1 Peter 2:5; Ephesians 3:21 Building god’s house

Making God’s House Your Priority Evaluate Your Priorities (Hag 1:2-4). Understand God’s Discipline (1:5-11).

Making God’s House Your Priority Start Your Work (Hag 1:12-15). They accepted the authority of Haggai’s word (1:12-13). They acknowledged their fear of the Lord (1:12). They allowed their spirits to be stirred (1:14). They trusted in the presence of the Lord (1:13). “They came & worked on the house of the Lord of host, their God” (1:14).

“Consider – give careful thought to – your ways” (Hag 1:5, 7).

Hope for the Discouraged Haggai 2:1-9 Building god’s house

3 Reasons we get discouraged when building God’s House The Work Seems Small. The Work Is Hard. The Work Is Long.

Remedy for discouragement Right Attitude: Be Strong (Hag 2:4). Right Action: Work (2:4). Right Reason: His Presence (2:4, 5). Right Outcome: The Work You Do For The Lord’s House Will Last (Hag 2:6-9; Heb 12:26- 28; 1 Cor 15:58).

The Gospel Plan of Salvation: Believe the gospel of Jesus Christ John 8:24; 20:30-31; Rom 1:16; 10:10 Repent of your sins Luke 24:46-47; Acts 2:38; 3:19; 17:30-31 Confess your faith in Christ Matt 10:32-33; Rom 10:9-10 Be immersed in water Matt 28:19; Mk 16:16; Acts 2:38; Rom 6:3-4; 1 Pet 3:21 Live in obedient faith to God 1 Peter 1:14; Rev 2:10