Today's Reading | November 13, 2025
Haggai 2:1–23
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 into it. The Lord promises to bless the people, and Zerubbabel, a descendant of David, will rule as governor in God’s name and with God’s authority. Today’s Key Verse: Haggai 2:4 GNT…
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