The People God Blesses
- Author
- Nick Sandefur
- Published
- Thu 14 Nov 2019
- Episode Link
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Series:Priority One
The People God Blesses
Haggai 2
Haggai’s message:
God’s agenda should be ourhighest priority.
God will bless us, but maybe not the way we expect.
context:
The people of Judah were neglectingGod’s temple to build their own homes, and they were sufferingbecause of it.
They were challenged by Haggai to complete the temple, and God promised to blessthem.
Haggai 2:10-24
Holinessis not transferrable, but sinfulnessis.
Religious effortis futile unless our hearts are pure.
When you are living in sin, there is only one thing to do
– repent of your sin!
Matthew 5:23-24
It is healthy to remember what life was like without God.
God disciplinesHis children!
Hebrews 12:5-11
God not only forgives. He redeemsand restores.
Today’s Takeaways
We should seek lifestyleholiness, not just occasional religious effort.
God disciplinesthose He loves.
Repentanceis the only appropriate response to sin.
Our relationship with God is always dependent upon His grace.
