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    Haggai — KJV Bible Study Guide

    A free 10-lesson Bible study guide on haggai, drawn entirely from the King James Version. Each lesson opens with a study question, gives the verse reference, and offers a short teaching note. Use it for personal devotions, a small group, or a Sunday school class.

    The 10 lessons

    1. Lesson 1 · Haggai 1:1 (KJV)

      In the second year of which king did the word of the LORD come by Haggai the prophet?

      Answer: Darius

      Study note. The prophecy began in the second year of Darius the king.

      Read Haggai 1:1 (KJV) →

    2. Lesson 2 · Haggai 1:1 (KJV)

      To which governor of Judah was the word of the LORD first addressed?

      Answer: Zerubbabel

      Study note. The word was sent to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah.

      Read Haggai 1:1 (KJV) →

    3. Lesson 3 · Haggai 1:2 (KJV)

      What did the people say regarding the timing of rebuilding the LORD's house?

      Answer: The time is not come

      Study note. The people said, 'The time is not come, the time that the LORD's house should be built.'

      Read Haggai 1:2 (KJV) →

    4. Lesson 4 · Haggai 1:5 (KJV)

      What phrase does the LORD of hosts use twice in the first chapter to urge the people to reflection?

      Answer: Consider your ways

      Study note. The LORD twice commands the people to 'Consider your ways.'

      Read Haggai 1:5 (KJV) →

    5. Lesson 5 · Haggai 1:6 (KJV)

      According to Haggai 1:6, what happened to the person who earned wages?

      Answer: He put them into a bag with holes

      Study note. He that earneth wages earneth wages to put it into a bag with holes.

      Read Haggai 1:6 (KJV) →

    6. Lesson 6 · Haggai 1:8 (KJV)

      Where did the LORD tell the people to go to bring wood for the house?

      Answer: To the mountain

      Study note. The LORD commanded them to 'Go up to the mountain, and bring wood.'

      Read Haggai 1:8 (KJV) →

    7. Lesson 7 · Haggai 2:9 (KJV)

      The LORD said the glory of this latter house shall be greater than what?

      Answer: The former

      Study note. The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former.

      Read Haggai 2:9 (KJV) →

    8. Lesson 8 · Haggai 2:9 (KJV)

      What did the LORD promise to give in 'this place' (the temple)?

      Answer: Peace

      Study note. The LORD of hosts promised, 'and in this place will I give peace.'

      Read Haggai 2:9 (KJV) →

    9. Lesson 9 · Haggai 2:12 (KJV)

      The LORD asked the priests if holy flesh in the skirt of a garment makes other food holy; what was their answer?

      Answer: No

      Study note. The priests answered and said, 'No.'

      Read Haggai 2:12 (KJV) →

    10. Lesson 10 · Haggai 2:23 (KJV)

      The LORD promised to make Zerubbabel like what object?

      Answer: A signet

      Study note. The LORD said He would make Zerubbabel 'as a signet.'

      Read Haggai 2:23 (KJV) →

    Key verses to memorize

    The passages this study returns to most often — pick one or two and commit them to memory this week.

    Discussion questions

    1. Which lesson in this study surprised you the most, and why?
    2. How does haggai point us to Jesus Christ and the gospel?
    3. Pick one verse from the key passages above. How does it shape the way you will pray, read, or live this week?
    4. Who in your life could you share one of these truths with in the next seven days?