
Work on the temple has recommenced, the people are at last doing what God had called them to do. On 18th December, 520 BC, there is solemn ceremony marking the relaying of the temple foundations. On this day God speaks once again through His prophet Haggai calling his people to understand that there is a deeper issue that is contaminating everything the people do and touch.
Psalm 24 asked the questions, “Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place?” The answer - “He who has clean hands and pure heart.”
But what do you do if your hands are unclean and your heart is impure? God sets before His people the need for real repentance if they want to experience real blessing.
Message Points:
- Asking the Questions
- Applying the Lesson
- Anticipating the Blessing
Application Questions:
- What do we honestly see to be our society's greatest need at the present time and what does that teach us about our priorities?
- As unbelieving friends look at us do they see lives marked out by a confident faith in Jesus and his Gospel?
Or do they see lives marked by the same worldly concerns and fears they have? - What can you do this week to become a more contagious Christian?