In Part 2 of our Haggai series we see what happens after God calls His people to rebuild: the remnant obeys, God promises His presence, and He awakens their spirits to do the work. Yet even after obedience, discouragement creeps in — and Haggai sternly calls the people to examine their hearts and root out anything that defiles the work of the Lord.

Maya reads and unpacks Haggai 1:12–15, Haggai 2:1–9, and Haggai 2:10–19, and trace God's encouragement through Joshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 41:10, and Zechariah 4:10. We also use Ezekiel's portrait of hidden sins in the temple and Jesus' reminder that no one can serve two masters (Matt. 6:24) to show how easy it is to do God's work while still clinging to sin.

Listen as we define key Hebrew terms (remnant, "fear the Lord," oor — to rouse/awaken, and lebab — to think deeply), celebrate the power God gives to accomplish His calling, and wrestle with the hard call to personal holiness. Practical application and reflection questions close the episode: how do you respond to conviction? Are you discouraged by "small beginnings," or will you keep working in obedience and expect God's supernatural provision?

Scriptures referenced: Haggai 1:12–15; Haggai 2:1–9; Haggai 2:10–19; Joshua 1:9; Deuteronomy 31:6; Isaiah 41:10; Zechariah 4:10; Ezekiel 8:6–12; Matthew 6:24; Psalm 139:23–24.

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