Today's Reading | June 27, 2024
Haggai 2:1–23
June 27 Introduction Haggai 2:1–23: The LORD instructs Haggai to encourage the people by telling them how splendid the new Temple will be and that nations will bring their treasures to the Temple. The LORD is still with his people as he promised. God promises to bless the people, and Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, will rule as governor in…
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