The work on the temple has stopped because of opposition. However, even when the opposition has died down, the people do not get back to God’s house. They are concerned about building their own houses, working their own fields, taking care of their own stomachs. But things are not going well. It seems that no one can get ahead. Now comes two prophets of God: Haggai and Zechariah. They point out the real problem: they left the work of the Lord to feed themselves. Therefore, God has not blessed them. The answer is to return to the original work to which they were called: the rebuilding of the temple. The people hear the words of the prophets and they respond. The work on the temple resumes.
Through the cleansing of the Lord, Isaiah is made ready to accept the call to go tell the people of Israel the message of God. As you study this lesson, carefully consider what the Lord has to teach you.
An outline that deals with Genesis 1:1 in great detail.
College Notes of David Reagan as taught in Scripture Baptist College. These notes cover the doctrine of the Bible.
1 Corinthians 12:18: God has a plan for our lives. His ultimate desire is for us to bring Him glory. He works in our lives to bring us to that end.
