Haggai, Zechariah (NIV Application Commentary) c.s.lewis Against the overwhelming weight and

Against the overwhelming weight and seriousness of the Bible

The following focused sections help readers understand the text:

The Death of the Messiah

are people really free

dealing with disappointment

Haggai, Zechariah (NIV Application Commentary) c.s.lewis Against the overwhelming weight andThe setting: Jerusalem. Recently returned from Babylonian captivity, the Jews are occupied with personal pursuits while the temple of Yahweh lies in ruins. To the prophets Haggai and Zechariah falls the task of calling Gods people to their forgotten priority: rebuilding his house. Heeding prophetic admonition, the people overcome the obstacles that face them and prosper in their workthanks largely to the vision and encouragement of the prophets. The