Haggai 1:1 ~ 11

The people have returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple.   Opposition arose to stop the building almost from the start.  The enemies of God did not want the temple built.  The temple would draw the people together and those who had power over them would lose control.  King Cyrus was named by the prophet Isaiah as the one who

would have it built. King Darius ensured it would be finished.

1. the building of God’s house is a lifelong project

  a. not everyone wants to do it, who will do the work

  b. nice to have the church around when we want it

  c. maintaining the church takes work

2. vs. 5 give careful thought to your ways

  a. Matt. 6:33 seek 1^st

  b. is what you are doing producing the right fruit

3. vs. 6 nothing seems to prosper

  a. harder I work further behind I get, John 10:10 full life

  b. you put in tithes and offering yet not prospering

      1) have to give with a joyful heart not grudgingly

 c. I Cor. 11:27 ~ 32  Lord’s Supper in unworthy manner

      1) not considering what Jesus has done nor the blessing

4. vs. 7 give careful thought to your ways

  a. King of kings is calling you to work in His house

  b. called you to this fellowship to work for Him

  c. You are being called to make a commitment & to work

  d. set aside those things that entangle you

  e. Matt 21:43 kingdom given to those who produce fruit

5. Church of God is not a building it is you the people

  a. Church is built as God adds souls into it

  b. great commission go & make disciples  

Some may think I don’t know how, or what can I do?  You are never too young or to old to become a disciple of Jesus.  As you learn to take care of God’s house He will take care of yours.  When you seek God first then He according to His word He will take care of you. Now is the time of commitment. Are ready to make a commitment?