Description
The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible. The books of Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi all contain messages from the Lord delivered to his people by his prophets. They each call the Israelites to return to the Lord and renew their faithfulness to his covenant as they rebuild the temple. Through this 12-week study, readers will see the centrality of the temple as a picture of God restoring his presence—and as a foretaste of the promised Messiah who would come to bring God's presence to his people forever.