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CONSIDER YOUR WAYS

CONSIDER YOUR WAYS. HAGGAI. Haggai. Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5:1-2, 6:14 Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B.C. Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B.C. Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 Work resumed under Darius 520 B.C.

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CONSIDER YOUR WAYS

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  1. CONSIDER YOUR WAYS HAGGAI

  2. Haggai • Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5:1-2, 6:14 • Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B.C. • Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B.C. • Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 • Work resumed under Darius 520 B.C. • Happy ending Ezra 6:15-16

  3. Haggai • Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5:1-2, 6:14 • Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B.C. • Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B.C. • Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 • Work resumed under Darius 520 B.C. • Happy ending Ezra 6:15-16 began with unhappy rebuke Haggai 1:1-11

  4. Haggai • Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5:1-2, 6:14 • Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B.C. • Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B.C. • Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 • Work resumed under Darius 520 B.C. • Happy ending Ezra 6:15-16 began with unhappy rebuke Haggai 1:1-11 • “Consider your ways” v.5,7

  5. Consider Your Ways • Used twice in chapter 1 (v.5, v.7) • Examine behavior v.5 • Psalm 119:59; Lamentations 3:40 realization is necessary before repentance • 1 Cor. 11:28; 2 Cor. 13:5self-examination • Gal. 6:1-4 help others and examine self • Hebrews 4:12 word of God is the instrument • Heb. 12:14-17 pursue peace, looking diligently • Behavior a reflection of priorities v.4 • Matt. 6:33 put God and His kingdom (church) first

  6. Consider Your Ways • Examine their fruits v.7 • God withheld blessings to teach a lesson v.6 • Difficulties intended as a warning Amos 4:4-11 • Hebrews 12:3-11 the chastening of the Lord • Hebrews 12:12-17 look out for each other • Negative consequences if we do not v.15 • Are you happy with your life? John 10:10 • Do you have the peace of God? Colossians 3:15 Consider your ways if you continue as you are CHANGE IF YOU NEED TO

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