November 10 Sermon – “What Do You See?”
Haggai 1:15b-2:9
This is the story of how the Temple in Jerusalem was rebuilt
after being destroyed in war. The people are overwhelmed at such a task. The
prophet Haggai assures them that God will provide the courage and the
resources.
Thanks to King Cyrus and later King Darius, they made it
possible for the exiles of Judah to return from exile in Babylon.
They laid the foundation of the new Temple in 536 BC but
nothing else has been done in years. The people decided to build houses for
themselves instead of finishing the Temple. The people are struggling and the
prophet, Haggai says it’s because they didn’t make the rebuilding of the Temple
the top priority.
Judah has three leaders: Zerubbabel the administrator, Joshua
the High Priest, and Haggai, the prophet.
Haggai asks them to remember the old Temple that was build
by Solomon and he tells the people that this Temple will be filled with an even
greater presence of God’s glory.
II Thessalonians 2:13-17
These are words of encouragement to all who believe in
Christ. The Apostle Paul prays that we will be comforted and strengthened to
live out our faith.
The Apostle Paul explains that God’s kingdom has not fully
arrived on earth but it has begun. Evil forces are at work in the world but
they will be held back by God. God will
destroy evil once and for all.
Paul thanks God for those who have faith in Christ. He tells
the Thessalonians that they have been chosen for salvation. They will share with
God through Christ.
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