For I Have Chosen You

HAGGAI 2:20-23

Key Verse 23: “On that day, declares the Lord of hosts, I will take you, O Zerubbabel my servant, the son of Shealtiel, declares the Lord, and make you like a signet ring, for I have chosen you, declares the Lord of hosts.”

Note: Zerubbabel is of the line of King David (Matthew 1:6-16).

1. At what time does the word of the Lord come by Haggai in today’s passage?
   1. What has been happening since the last time the word of the Lord came? What have the people been doing? (2:10-19)
2. Look at verses 21-22. What do you think is the meaning of this message to Zerubbabel? Why might this be significant to Zerubbabel?
3. Look at verse 23. What is a signet ring? What do you think it means that the Lord will make Zerubbabel like a signet ring?
   1. Why might this promise be significant to Zerubbabel, who was Zerubbabel? (See Jeremiah 22:24-30 Note: Coniah is Zerubbabel’s grandfather).
4. Why do you think God is speaking this prophetic word to Zerubbabel at this time?