Greater Glory - An Advent and Christmas Journey with Haggai
During Advent this year, we will read the little book of Haggai. It is only two chapters, a mere thirty-eight verses long! It is set in 520 BCE, with the prophet's last words recorded in the ninth month of the Hebrew calendar, our November-December. Haggai is very much an Advent preacher. This year's Advent series, titled "Greater Glory," is adapted from the journal Reformed Worship . Each Sunday we will pair a passage from Haggai with a reading from the Christmas story. Each Sunday we will receive a fresh promise from God: I am with you. I will grant peace. I will bless you. I have chosen you. I will fill this house with glory. These promises are just what tired and distracted people need. Paneled houses and an unfinished house Nearly two decades had passed since the first exiles came home from Babylon. They had been busy and they were tired and worn out. Yet Haggai asks them this question: "Is it a time for you y...