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Haggai speaks to the returned Jewish community after the exile, confronting people who have rebuilt their own houses while the house of the LORD remains unfinished. Through four dated messages, the prophet calls the leaders and remnant to consider their ways, resume temple construction, reject discouragement, understand that outward contact with holy things does not erase uncleanness, and trust God’s future shaking of nations and promise concerning Zerubbabel.
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