The temple in Jerusalem was the center of Jewish life. When Babylon sacked Jerusalem they destroyed the majestic temple, built by King Solomon. The Babylonians exiled the Jewish people, and they hung up their harps - refusing to sing. Eventually, Babylon was sacked by Persia, and the Persian King Cyrus allowed the Jewish People to return to Jerusalem to rebuild the city and its temple. There was some opposition, along with discouragement that the second temple would never be as majestic as Solomon’s.
Enter Haggai. He brings words of encouragement to the people. It expresses God’s longing to have a house, a place where the people are able to once again enjoy fellowship with one another and with the Divine. There is something beautiful about this. A God who sends a prophet to strengthen and encourage people so they can spend time together.
The Beginning of a New Beginning - Michael Hidalgo
April 28 2024: A Meal for Everyone - Paula Williams
April 21 2024: Is This Seat Taken? - Michael Hidalgo
April 14 2024: A Lament for Everyone - Hannah Thom
March 31 2024: The Wounds Are Still There - Michael Hidalgo (Easter Sunday)
The Cursed and Disgraced - Maggie Knight
March 17 2024: The Coronated King - Hannah Thom
March 10 2024: What is Truth? - Michael Hidalgo
March 3, 2024: I Have No Idea What You are Talking About - Michael Hidalgo
February 25, 2024: No Jury Needed - Michael Hidalgo
February 18, 2024: Under Arrest - Hannah Thom
February 11, 2024: You've Got to Let it Go - Michael Hidalgo
February 4, 2024: Growing Everywhere - Mattie Motl
January 28, 2024: A Religion of Liberation - Michael Hidalgo
January 21, 2024: Wake Up! - Hannah Thom
January 14, 2024: The Pain of Reconciliation - Michael Hidalgo
January 7, 2024: It’s Not Going to be Like That - Paula Williams
December 24, 2023 (Christmas Eve): Right Where You Cannot See It - Michael Hidalgo.
December 17, 2023: The Lack of Denial - Michael Hidalgo
December 10, 2023: And Then I See a Darkness - Hannah Thom
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