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The author of the book is Haggai the prophet (Hag.1:1; 2:1). He is mentioned twice in the book of Ezra (Ezra 5:1-2; 6:14). God sent two prophets (Haggai and Zechariah) to preach to the Jews who had returned to Jerusalem some sixteen years earlier. Haggai’s message to the remnant was a message of rebuke (Hag.1:1-11) and encouragement (Hag.1:13; 2:4-9). The people were too busy building their own houses while neglecting the house of God (Hag.1:2-4). It was time for them to get their priorities right; rebuild the temple and worship God accordingly. To better understand the background and setting of Haggai’s prophecy, you need to go back and read Ezra, Nehemiah, and ...

A verse by verse Commentary on the Book of Philemon.

Even though the mandate of the church in Matthew 28 in the Great Commission is to make disciples... many do not quite know HOW to make disciples... and especially ones that are dynamic. That’s the purpose of this book... to give you the strategic keys you need in order to make disciples who are dynamic, who are growing, who are teaching while they are learning, who are connecting and bonding while modeling and affirming behaviors that are consistent with being a disciple of Christ. This book is appropriate for pastors or leaders who want to develop dynamic disciples, OR for the individual believer who simply wants to know HOW to become a dynamic disciple, shaped and formed into the image ...

Consecrate Yourself is a devotional for those who are seeking a closer relationship with God. It calls every believer to consider his or her self worth and commitment to the Lord. It challenges servant leaders to build a habit of reading scripture, praying, and reflecting. Consecrate Yourself is a devotional best experienced in partnership with a period of fasting or a period of focused spiritual growth. Consecrate Yourself is inspired by the story of God’s people, led by Joshua, as they were preparing to enter the Promised Land. He encouraged the people to prepare for something great tomorrow, by consecrating themselves today. This powerful set of instructions catapulted the people ...

Bible study workbook for Christian women using 35 words beginning with the letter "C," using examples from the author's experiences in the outback of Australia. Includes poetry and interactive activities such as word find puzzles and thought-provoking questions.

Creation Cries Out! 3rd Edition - is the most complete book ever written on what the Bible calls the Mazzaroth and what we today call the Zodiac. It is the Heavenly Scroll and source of all the prophets in the Bible. In the Mazzaroth the Plan of Salvation is laid out by the Creator and the Messiah's role is defined. In the Mazzaroth, we find the first prophesies of: - The Sabbath - The Ages of mankind - The first and second comings of the Messiah - The Messiah ben Joseph (suffering servant) - The Messiah ben David (conquering King) - The Fall and Spring Feast Cycles of Yahuah - The Wedding Portrait, the Bride and Bridegroom - The Two Houses of Israel ... and much more. In this book I exp ...

Creative Communion Meditations is a welcomed resource for those with responsibility of introducing the service of the Lord’s Supper. Charley’s use of stories, illustrations and the Scripture engages our imagination in order to bring the reality of the communion service to the present moment. This is a ‘how-to” book. The meditations are not finalized but drafted to collaborate with the presenter’s own creative thoughts and insights into this most holy moment in collective worship. Creative Communion Meditations will challenge and draw the worshiper in obedience to the Master’s invitation, “Do this in remembrance of Me”. Will Walls Director of Member Care CMF International ...

Crippled... but comfortable? This statement is a paradox, a seeming contradiction. How could someone, anyone, who is crippled, be comfortable in that awful condition? But that is exactly what happened to the crippled woman in Luke 13. She became so used to the condition that she was in that she could not see any other possibility for her life, even when she was in the presence of the Healer. Why not? Because, like so many of us, she was stuck - crippled by fear, crippled by tradition, crippled by hopelessness. In this book you will see her again for the "first" time. You will identify with her, fall in love with her, because she is YOU! And then you will rejoice with her as she shows you ...

Are you a new Christian, or maybe have been for a long time? No matter where you are in your walk with the Lord, we all need to cultivate a deeper relationship with Him. When cultivating soil to produce a plentiful harvest, it must be done periodically, not just one time. In this book we will look at 5 different ways in which you can grow closer to Him. 5 different ways in which you can be on fire for Him and experience everything God has for you. This book has an in depth study on prayer, worship, reading God's Word, serving and giving. One of God's greatest desires for His children, is to seek Him with all of their heart, mind, soul, and strength. Where are you in your walk with Him no ...