The Bible is a collection of religious texts that are sacred to Christians. It is divided into two main parts: the Old Testament and the New Testament. The Old Testament contains the record of the Israelites, a group of people who were chosen by God to be his people.

The Book of Genesis reveals the origins of the Israelites, starting with the stories of the patriarchs, or the “fathers” of the Israelite people. These stories include the creation of the world and the first humans, Adam and Eve, and the story of Abraham, who is considered the father of the Israelites.

Exodus tells the story of the Israelites’ escape from slavery in Egypt, which is a defining moment in their history. After their escape, God gave them the Ten Commandments, which are a set of rules that he wanted them to follow. The next three books of the Old Testament, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy, contain more laws and instructions that God gave to the Israelites.

The Book of Joshua tells the story of how the Israelites conquered the land of Canaan, which God had promised to give to them. The books that follow, from Judges to II Chronicles, describe the history of the Israelite people as they settled in Canaan and struggled to obey God’s laws. These books also describe how the Israelites sometimes strayed from God and suffered the consequences of their disobedience.

In addition to the historical books, the Old Testament also contains seventeen books of prophecy. These books were written by people inspired by God to speak on His behalf. They contain messages from God to the Israelites, warning them of the consequences of their disobedience and urging them to return to Him.

One of these prophetic books is the Book of Haggai. It was written after the Israelites had been exiled to Babylon and were allowed to return to their homeland. The book contains prophecies about the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, which was destroyed by the Babylonians. It also contains prophecies about the end times, when God will bring about the end of the world and establish his kingdom on earth.

The last two prophecies in the Book of Haggai are particularly noteworthy because they emphasize God’s desire to bless his people, even when they do not deserve it. These prophecies remind the Israelites that God wants to improve their condition, both physically and spiritually. They also remind them that God is merciful and forgiving and that he is always ready to welcome them back into his presence if they turn from their sins and seek his forgiveness.

It is not only a reminder for the Israelites but a reminder to us all, the entire world to return and turn to God in every conceivable way. Time is nearing.