We see God’s word through Haggai about what He is going to do for the people. There are so many wonderful glimpses today that point us to Jesus. We see the people told they will be blessed, since they have dedicated the Temple. This reminds us of Jesus; when we seek first God’s kingdom, these things will be added to us. Likewise, we are told that at this moment, the clean cannot make the unclean right. Yet, with Jesus, when He touches someone unclean, He is not made unclean, but in fact, quite the opposite. He makes the unclean person clean. His holiness heals. For Jesus, no one is untouchable.

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Good morning! It’s wonderful to be with you on this Tuesday morning as we conclude our study of Haggai. Today, we’re reading Haggai 2:10-23, the final passage of this brief but powerful book. Tomorrow, we’ll begin Zechariah, a longer book with 12-14 chapters. We’re making our way through the Minor Prophets, and we should finish by the end of this month. I hope you had a great weekend. We had a fantastic potluck at St. Matthew’s yesterday, filled with delicious food and fellowship.

In this passage, God addresses the people through Haggai, using a series of questions to the priests to highlight the importance of holiness and purity. God points out that while the people have been focused on their own needs and neglected the temple, they have not experienced prosperity or success. Their efforts were in vain because they had not prioritized their relationship with God.

God emphasizes that now, because they have begun to rebuild the temple and dedicated themselves to His work, He will bless them. From the day the foundation of the Lord’s temple was laid, their fortunes would change. God reassures them that their faithfulness will lead to His blessings.

This passage also contains a prophecy directed at Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah. God promises to shake the heavens and the earth, overthrowing kingdoms and demonstrating His power. He declares Zerubbabel as His chosen servant, likening him to a signet ring, a symbol of authority and approval.

Reflecting on Haggai’s message, we see a clear call to prioritize our relationship with God. When we dedicate ourselves to God, He promises to bless us and guide our paths. This aligns with Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount, where He urges us to seek first the kingdom of God, assuring us that our needs will be met.

One interesting point in Haggai’s message is the distinction between holiness and uncleanliness. In the old covenant, uncleanness could easily transfer and make something holy unclean. However, with Jesus, we see a reversal. When Jesus touches the unclean, His holiness transfers and brings healing and restoration. This shift demonstrates the transformative power of Christ’s holiness, which overcomes all uncleanliness and brokenness.

As we conclude Haggai, let’s remember that no matter how unclean or unworthy we may feel, God’s grace and holiness can redeem and restore us. When we seek His kingdom first and dedicate ourselves to His work, we open ourselves to His abundant blessings.

Tomorrow, we’ll start with Zechariah, and I’m excited to explore this book with you. Have a wonderful day, and I’ll see you in the morning!