Rebuild: How to Get Anyone to Do Anything

Read Haggai 2:10–19

Intro

Think back through Nathan/Wes' talk about these verses. What stuck out to you?

One question posed on Sunday was, "Why do you obey God?" What was your initial response?


Scripture Review

Three weeks into this series, what are some themes you notice playing out in your life?

Read Haggai 2:12-14. What message is God sending through Haggai? How does it apply today?

Think about verse 14, specifically. How much of what you do is defiled by sin?

Read Haggai 2:15-17. Why do you suppose God reminded them of their former frustrations?

Why is it necessary to notice and think about the frustrations that occur when we do not put Jesus first?

Do you think God's point for the people was for them to make a nice temple? (No.) Then what does God want instead? (He wanted their whole hearts devoted and obedient to Him.)


Personal Application

When you're making the right choices, but life doesn't go your way, how do you respond?

Why do we often think the good in our lives can be used to balance the bad in our lives?

How current are you in your obedience to God? Is there anything on a waiting list?

Is your obedience conditional on the size of the reward God provides?

What hard things are happening to you that could be an opportunity to grow closer to God?

Have you ever identified examples of "blight, mildew and hail" (vs 17) in your daily life? What are some good techniques for identifying them?

What's the difference between a change of action and a change of heart?


Next Steps

What is one thing you're really struggling to trust God with? How could you give that part of your heart to Him?

What step will you take this week to prioritize your love for God?


How To Pray This Week

Pray that you will learn to obey God out of your love for Him. Ask God to teach you to trust, show you how to believe, and strengthen you to obey.

Confess your dirty things to God and ask Him to make them clean.