He brought the first group (fifty thousand people) from Babylon to Jerusalem and was governor of Judah (see Ezra 2; Haggai 1:1; Religion 302 student manual, J-3). Esther (approximately 487–478 B.C.). (In 536 B.C. The returnees finished the project about five years later in 515 B.C. Was completed after the prophets Haggai and Zechariah were sent to encourage the people to finish the reconstruction, which had begun many years before (see Ezra 5:1–2; Haggai 1). Upon Tatnai’s request, Darius supported a decree made by Cyrus, and temple reconstruction was begun again (see Ezra 5:3–6:12 ). This resulted in a period of national punishment, as the prophet Haggai explains. (Ezra 6:13-15). Was finally taken to Jerusalem when Solomon’s temple was built (see 1 Kings 8:1–4). Religion 302 student manual, 30-1 through 30-6. Cyrus permitted the Jews to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the Lord’s house (see Ezra 1–2). 2 Then arose Jeshua the son of Jozadak, with his fellow priests, and Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel with his kinsmen, and they built the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings … Zechariah 4:9–10. Watch our overview video on the book of Haggai, which breaks down the literary design of the book and its flow of thought. He came to power as leader of the Medo-Persian empire and defeated the Assyrians (see Religion 302 student manual, J-1). Once God’s people were back on track, the temple was soon completed, on March 12, 515 B.C. The prophets to the returned remnant were Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. Haggai ministered among the Jews who had returned to Judea after some 70 years of exile in Babylon. Use the following to overview the history of temples. Experience what it's like when God places His hand on the lives of His people in Ezra and Haggai to prove He is the promise- keeping God. He is known for his prophecy in 520 BCE, commanding the Jews to rebuild the Temple. (Ezra 5:1 ) Tools. “feasts”). The temple was completed in Adar (February–March) of 515—21 years after the work started in 536, and 4 1/2 years after Haggai began his prophesying. In 538 he permitted the Jews to return to Jerusalem so that they might rebuild the temple (Ezra 1–2). He may have been a returnee from Babylon 3. 13 Then Haggai, the messenger of the Lord, spoke to the people with … What was Daniel concerned about in his supplication to God? Ezra 5:1. Ezra caused the people to covenant to put away strange wives (see Ezra 10). Haggai does not tell that part of the story, but the Jews obtained a decree from the king allowing them to build and providing them with the necessities for building and for the worship of God in the temple, to the consternation of their enemies (Ezra 5:3-6:13). The man of action and the dreamer need to walk together. For the background of his message, read Ezra 3:8-13, also chapters 4 through 6. Ezra / Haggai - Rebuilding the Temple- Precept Workbook (NASB) You can trust God. And the people feared the Lord. Was located at Gilgal for several years while Joshua conquered Canaan (see Joshua 4:19). Ezra, Haggai, Zechariah, Nehemiah, Malachi. Clear promises that God is with his people (reference to the covenant) When Cyrus send back the 1st wave of the remnant, he. 307–8. Haggai was a Hebrew prophet during the building of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, and one of the twelve minor prophets in the Hebrew Bible and the author of the Book of Haggai. Ezra 6:19 the fourteenth day of the first month the exiles celebrated the Passover 515BC Historical Background: Haggai was the first of the prophets to minister to Israel following the return from the Babylonian captivity. Review the story of the rebuilding of the temple and the reestablishment of the law. Haggai and Zechariah (approximately 520 B.C.). This short study is great for both new and experienced Precept Upon Precept leaders and groups. Was repaired and rededicated during the time of the Maccabees. The book of Haggai is short, containing only two chapters. ( alongside Ezra 6) Haggai is encouraging those who knew the old temple. 2 Kings 17:24–41. The Persian ruler Cyrus the Great captured Babylon in 539 b.c. Did these prophets accomplish their mission? and A.D. 64. Nehemiah (approximately 445 B.C.). What parallels are there between the building of Zerubbabel’s temple and the building of the Kirtland Temple? Review the related parts of the chronology chart in the Religion 302 student manual, and point out the relationship between the books and the following people. He was known by the Persian name Sheshbazzar (see Religion 302 student manual, J-3). Haggai is known only from this book as well as two references to him in the Book of Ezra: Ezra 5:1 & Ezra 6:14; Haggai returned from Babylon with the remnant that returned under the leadership of Zerubbabel. Haggai, the writer of this short book, is mentioned in Ezra 5:1–2 and 6:14 as one of the two prophets who encouraged the remnant (that returned after the Babylonian captivity) to rebuild the temple in spite of the difficulties that beset them on every hand. Was built and dedicated by Solomon (see 1 Kings 8). Haggai Exhorted the Jews to Reconstruct the Temple. This short study is great for both new and experienced Precept Upon Precept and/or In & Out leaders and groups. This study can help us … He brought back riches from the rulers and others in Babylon who contributed to the temple (see Ezra 7). Ezra 1—6).One way to calculate the 70-year captivity is: from the first 7 I will shake all the nations, and they will come with all their treasures, and I will fill this … Haggai prophesied in an effort to motivate the people to renew their work of temple restoration. Haggai told the Jews that their hardships were caused by their neglect in rebuilding the temple (see Haggai 1:1–6, 9–11). C. He may have been a priest 4. Was destroyed by Nebuchadnezzar’s army (see 2 Kings 25:8–17). Ezra 7–10. Sixteen years later Haggai and Zechariah were commissioned by the Lord to stir up the people to: 3 When the seventh month came, and the children of Israel were in the towns, the people gathered as one man to Jerusalem. Hag 1:1 ¶ Hag 1:1 - In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the L ORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, saying, Why are the Saints commanded to build temples? You are not expected to teach everything in the scripture content outline. He permitted the Jews to return and rebuild the temple and Jerusalem (see Ezra 1). Resumption of the building of the temple (Haggai 1:12-15; Ezra 5:2) - September 520 The rebuilding seems to have been hindered from 536 to about 530 according to Ezra 4:1-5, and the work ceased altogether from about 530 to 520 according to Ezra 4:24. About 45,000 to 50,000 Jews returned. The Lord raised up Haggai and Zechariah to inspire the people to complete the temple (see Ezra 4:24–5:2). (30-1) Introduction “Haggai, the earliest prophet of the post-exilic restoration of Judah, is known, apart from this book, only from references made to him in Ezra. 2 Chronicles 36:22–23. Briefly summarize the history in the books of Haggai, Zechariah, Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. Experience what it's like when God places His hand on the lives of His people in Ezra and Haggai to prove He is the promise- keeping God. 1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the Lord by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom and also put it in writing: 2 “Thus says Cyrus king of Persia: The Lord, the God of … 12 # Ezra 5:2 Then # ver. Haggai’s contemporary, Zechariah, was visionary and had his head in the clouds, but pragmatic Haggai had both feet on the ground. Haggai 1:1. Who were Zerubbabel and Joshua? (cf. He inspired the rebuilding of the city walls (see Nehemiah 2:17–20). The prophet Haggai and Zechariah, grandson of Iddo, prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of Israel's God, who was over them. 2 Then rose up Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, and Jeshua the son of Jozadak, and began to build the house of God which is at Jerusalem: and with them were the prophets … The name Haggai means “festal one”. Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying. Teach of the Lord’s displeasure when the people neglected his commandment to build the temple (see Haggai 1). Was prepared for by David, who gathered materials for it (see 1 Chronicles 22:1–5, 14; 29:1–5). The period of Israel’s history into which he fits is recorded in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther. S guide, lesson 7, section A. References about marriage outside covenant! 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