First Things First

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First Things First was the story of Haggai as he presented to Israel their need to keep the Lord God first in their lives rather than comfort and prosperity. It is a good lesson for us to remember.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST John Lutz

Haggai 1

Background-

I. The Problem- Wrong ___________________ (vs. 2-5)

A. God was not ___________ in their lives (2).

- Ex. 34:14; Mt. 6:33

*Illustration with addicts/alcoholics

B. The people’s ___________ were ahead of God’s affairs (3-4).

C. The people made _______________.

- II Cor. 5; I Pet. 2:9; Rom. 12:11

*Example: Young couple

II. The Result- Many __________________ (vs. 6-11)

A. They had __________________ problems (6).

B. They had meager ________________ (6).

C. The simple necessities of life were not met (6).

D. They experienced _________________ (6).

E. They had vanished profits (9).

F. There was severe ______________ and little food (11).

*Disclaimer- What is this passage NOT saying?

III. The Solution- Serve, ____________, and Fear God (vs. 8, 12)

A. Get back to the ____________ work (8).

B. ___________ God’s Word (12).

- Jam. 4:17; I Sam. 15:22

C. ___________ God (12).

D. Don’t be guilty of _____________________ (2:3, 9).

- Solomon’s TempleMillennial ReignI Cor. 6:19-20

Conclusion: Are YOUR affairs & interests before the Lord?

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