💧 Haggai 2

Haggai 2 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “In the seventh month, in the twenty-first day of the month, Yahweh’s word came by Haggai the prophet, saying,” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “‘If someone carries holy meat in the fold of his garment, and with his fold touches bread, stew, wine, oil, or any food, will it become holy?’” The priests answered, “No.”” Haggai 2 opens with these words: “In the seventh month, in the twenty-first day of the month, Yahweh’s word came by Haggai the prophet, saying,” The line to keep is Haggai 2:9: “‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Yahweh of Armies; ‘and in this place will I give peace,’ says Yahweh of Armies.”” Carry the word “latter” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is Haggai 2:9: “‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Yahweh of Armies; ‘and in this place will I give peace,’ says Yahweh of Armies.”” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in Haggai 2? Then try this: Read “‘The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,’ says Yahweh of Armies; ‘and in this place…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.