1. CONSIDER YOUR WAYS HAGGAI

2. Haggai Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5:1-2, 6:14 Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B.C. Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B.C. Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 Work resumed under Darius 520 B.C. Happy ending Ezra 6:15-16

3. Haggai Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5:1-2, 6:14 Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B.C. Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B.C. Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 Work resumed under Darius 520 B.C. Happy ending Ezra 6:15-16 began with unhappy rebuke Haggai 1:1-11

4. Haggai Haggai was a prophet at the same time as Zechariah Ezra 5:1-2, 6:14 Cyrus gave the rule that the Jews could return to Judah 539 B.C. Foundation of the temple laid in 536 B.C. Work was stopped by slander Ezra 4 Work resumed under Darius 520 B.C. Happy ending Ezra 6:15-16 began with unhappy rebuke Haggai 1:1-11 “Consider your ways” v.5,7

5. Consider Your Ways Used twice in chapter 1 (v.5, v.7) Examine behavior v.5 Psalm 119:59; Lamentations 3:40 realization is necessary before repentance 1 Cor. 11:28; 2 Cor. 13:5 self-examination Gal. 6:1-4 help others and examine self Hebrews 4:12 word of God is the instrument Heb. 12:14-17 pursue peace, looking diligently Behavior a reflection of priorities v.4 Matt. 6:33 put God and His kingdom (church) first

6. Consider Your Ways Examine their fruits v.7 God withheld blessings to teach a lesson v.6 Difficulties intended as a warning Amos 4:4-11 Hebrews 12:3-11 the chastening of the Lord Hebrews 12:12-17 look out for each other Negative consequences if we do not v.15 Are you happy with your life? John 10:10 Do you have the peace of God? Colossians 3:15 Consider your ways if you continue as you are CHANGE IF YOU NEED TO