Haggai 2:10–2:23 In spite of the stirring promises of Haggai 2:1-9, the small nation was still living with the
consequences of their sin. Harvests had been small, so the food remained scarce. But, God assures
them all will be changed. His blessing will rest upon them, and future crops will be ple … Read more
Haggai 2:1–2:9 Firmly committed to build the temple, the people were soon to face some difficult questions. How
beautiful would this temple be and how would its glory compare with Solomon’s temple (vv. 1-3)?
As work progressed and plans were formed for the new temple, inevitable comparisons wer … Read more
Haggai 2:1–2:9 Firmly committed to build the temple, the people were soon to face some difficult questions. How
beautiful would this temple be and how would its glory compare with Solomon’s temple (vv. 1-3)?
As work progressed and plans were formed for the new temple, inevitable comparisons wer … Read more
Haggai 1:1–1:15 The opening verses of Haggai delivered a message by the prophet, from the Lord, to a nation who
had failed to rebuild the temple. The Jews who had returned from Babylon in 538 B.C. to rebuild
the
temple in Jerusalem were not able to finish their job because they were hindered by … Read more
Haggai 1:1–1:15 The opening verses of Haggai delivered a message by the prophet, from the Lord, to a nation who
had failed to rebuild the temple. The Jews who had returned from Babylon in 538 B.C. to rebuild
the
temple in Jerusalem were not able to finish their job because they were hindered by … Read more
Haggai 1:1–1:15 The opening verses of Haggai delivered a message by the prophet, from the Lord, to a nation who
had failed to rebuild the temple. The Jews who had returned from Babylon in 538 B.C. to rebuild
the
temple in Jerusalem were not able to finish their job because they were hindered by … Read more
Zephaniah 3:14–3:20 In the future, Israel will have four Reasons to rejoice and
sing praises to God (vv. 14-15) ... When we allow fear into
our lives, it makes us weaker then we really are (v. 16).
Israel had four Reasons not to Fear (vv. 16-20) ... Read more
Zephaniah 3:9–3:13 Please recall from last time, the time jump from the years
leading up to the Babylonian exile forward to the End of the
Seven Year Tribulation. The Lord will come in judgment
upon the whole earth, consuming it in his righteous anger
(v. 8). Then and only then will the blessed promises in ... Read more
Zephaniah 3:1–3:8 Jerusalem is described as rebellious, defiled, and
oppressive (v. 1). She is rebellious against the will of God,
defiled by her sinful practices, and oppressive towards
those who she can take advantage of. Furthermore, she
refuses to accept correction or communion from her God
(v. 2) ... Read more
Zephaniah 2:8–2:15 Yesterday’s passage was about the Lord’s judgment on
Philistia. Today’s passage is about the Lord’s judgment on
Moab and Ammon (vv. 8-11), Cush (v. 12), and Assyria
(vv. 13-15) ... Read more
Zephaniah 2:1–2:7 This section begins with a summons to “seek the Lord”
before the day of judgment arrives. “Seeking” the Lord
could refer either to desiring from Him a word of revelation
(1:6) or to turning to Him in repentance. It is the opposite,
then, of either indifference to the Lord or abandoning Him
... Read more
Zephaniah 1:7–1:18 In yesterday’s passage, judgment was declared on those
who practiced idolatry and refused to worship the Lord
(vv. 4-6). Today’s passage will focus on the more
everyday type of sin, the kind of wrongdoing that is so
easy for us to ignore. It was customary to summon
people to a sacrifice ... Read more
Zephaniah 1:1–1:6 Zephaniah is no ordinary preacher. He is the great-great-
grandson of King Hezekiah, one of Judah’s most famous
rulers. He has royal blood in his veins, but more
important, he has the message of God on his lips. Strange
to say, Zephaniah preached during the reign of godly King
... Read more
Recent commentaries
Holiness Will Not Rub Off on Others
Haggai 2:10–2:23
In spite of the stirring promises of Haggai 2:1-9, the small nation was still living with the consequences of their sin. Harvests had been small, so the food remained scarce. But, God assures them all will be changed. His blessing will rest upon them, and future crops will be ple … Read more
Encouragement to Complete The Temple
Haggai 2:1–2:9
Firmly committed to build the temple, the people were soon to face some difficult questions. How beautiful would this temple be and how would its glory compare with Solomon’s temple (vv. 1-3)? As work progressed and plans were formed for the new temple, inevitable comparisons wer … Read more
Encouragement to Complete The Temple
Haggai 2:1–2:9
Firmly committed to build the temple, the people were soon to face some difficult questions. How beautiful would this temple be and how would its glory compare with Solomon’s temple (vv. 1-3)? As work progressed and plans were formed for the new temple, inevitable comparisons wer … Read more
The command to build God’s house
Haggai 1:1–1:15
The opening verses of Haggai delivered a message by the prophet, from the Lord, to a nation who had failed to rebuild the temple. The Jews who had returned from Babylon in 538 B.C. to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem were not able to finish their job because they were hindered by … Read more
The command to build God’s house
Haggai 1:1–1:15
The opening verses of Haggai delivered a message by the prophet, from the Lord, to a nation who had failed to rebuild the temple. The Jews who had returned from Babylon in 538 B.C. to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem were not able to finish their job because they were hindered by … Read more
The command to build God’s house
Haggai 1:1–1:15
The opening verses of Haggai delivered a message by the prophet, from the Lord, to a nation who had failed to rebuild the temple. The Jews who had returned from Babylon in 538 B.C. to rebuild the temple in Jerusalem were not able to finish their job because they were hindered by … Read more
The Future of God’s People
Zephaniah 3:14–3:20
In the future, Israel will have four Reasons to rejoice and sing praises to God (vv. 14-15) ... When we allow fear into our lives, it makes us weaker then we really are (v. 16). Israel had four Reasons not to Fear (vv. 16-20) ... Read more
The Lord Transforms His People
Zephaniah 3:9–3:13
Please recall from last time, the time jump from the years leading up to the Babylonian exile forward to the End of the Seven Year Tribulation. The Lord will come in judgment upon the whole earth, consuming it in his righteous anger (v. 8). Then and only then will the blessed promises in ... Read more
Exhortation to Wait
Zephaniah 3:1–3:8
Jerusalem is described as rebellious, defiled, and oppressive (v. 1). She is rebellious against the will of God, defiled by her sinful practices, and oppressive towards those who she can take advantage of. Furthermore, she refuses to accept correction or communion from her God (v. 2) ... Read more
Judgment on Judah’s Enemies
Zephaniah 2:8–2:15
Yesterday’s passage was about the Lord’s judgment on Philistia. Today’s passage is about the Lord’s judgment on Moab and Ammon (vv. 8-11), Cush (v. 12), and Assyria (vv. 13-15) ... Read more
Judgment on Philistia
Zephaniah 2:1–2:7
This section begins with a summons to “seek the Lord” before the day of judgment arrives. “Seeking” the Lord could refer either to desiring from Him a word of revelation (1:6) or to turning to Him in repentance. It is the opposite, then, of either indifference to the Lord or abandoning Him ... Read more
The Day of the LORD is Near
Zephaniah 1:7–1:18
In yesterday’s passage, judgment was declared on those who practiced idolatry and refused to worship the Lord (vv. 4-6). Today’s passage will focus on the more everyday type of sin, the kind of wrongdoing that is so easy for us to ignore. It was customary to summon people to a sacrifice ... Read more
Judgment on Judah and Jerusalem
Zephaniah 1:1–1:6
Zephaniah is no ordinary preacher. He is the great-great- grandson of King Hezekiah, one of Judah’s most famous rulers. He has royal blood in his veins, but more important, he has the message of God on his lips. Strange to say, Zephaniah preached during the reign of godly King ... Read more