The Priority of Worship
Series: Haggai
July 12, 2020
Pastor Joshua Lim
After returning from exile in Babylon, the Israelites were initially filled with excitement to be back. But their excitement quickly gave way to apathy, and decades later, the Temple still remained in ruins. In their failure to prioritize worship, God sends the prophet Haggai to re-issue the call to rebuild the Temple. Worship is to be a priority among the people of God. And a life empty of worship actually leads to a life filled with frustration. Therefore, we should seek to make worship a priority as we seek to live a thriving life.
Episode Notes
- 586 BC: The Babylonians overtake Jerusalem and destroy the Temple
- 539 BC: The Persians conquer the Babylonians and allow the Israelites to return home
- 520 BC: God sends the prophet Haggai to resume rebuilding the Temple
- Haggai 1:1-4
- Worship is to be a priority in our lives
- A life empty of worship leads to a life filled with frustration
- Haggai 1:5-6
- The invitation to worship is the invitation to experience God's glory
- Haggai 1:7-8
- Divine discipline may be a loving invitation to re-prioritize worship
- Haggai 1:9-11
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