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Haggai 2 · For teachers and parents

Answer Key: Be Strong and Work

Answers here are a guide. Welcome any answer that shows a child is thinking about the story, and celebrate their effort. Talk About It questions are open, so they have no set answers.

PreschoolDon't Be Afraid

Templeheartpeoplecrown

Coloring and finding page: any careful coloring is a win. Help your child point to and name each picture above.

KindergartenBe Strong

STRONG → picture 4WORK → picture 3GOLD → picture 2GLORY → picture 1

Grade 1Greater Glory

The house seemed like nothing. → picture 3Be strong and work. → picture 5God said, the gold is mine. → picture 2The latter glory will be greater. → picture 4Zerubbabel is like a signet ring. → picture 1

Order:

1. Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory2. Be strong, all you people of the land3. The silver is mine, and the gold is mine4. In this place I will give peace

Grade 2Be Strong

  1. What were the people building? God's house (circle)
  2. Why were some sad? The new house did not look as nice
  3. What did God say to be? Strong (circle)
  4. Whose are the silver and gold? God's (circle)
  5. What did God promise? To bless his people (circle)
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Grade 3Be Strong, All You People

  1. How did some people see the new house? Like nothing
  2. Who did God tell to be strong? Zerubbabel, Joshua, and all the people
  3. What lives among the people? God's Spirit
  4. Which glory would be greater? The latter glory
  5. What would God make Zerubbabel like? A signet ring
1: Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory2: Be strong, all you people of the land3: The silver is mine, and the gold is mine4: In this place I will give peace
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Grade 4The Latter Glory

  1. Why were some people discouraged? The new house seemed as nothing compared to its former glory.
  2. What three commands does God give in verses 4-5? Be strong, work, and don't be afraid
  3. What does God promise about the latter glory? It will be greater than the former.
  4. What does God promise from today? I will bless you.

Word bank: 1. work; 2. God; 3. strong; 4. Spirit; 5. silver

Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

Grade 5My Spirit Lives Among You

  1. What were the older people comparing? The new temple with the former glory of Solomon's temple
  2. On what does God base his command not to be afraid? His covenant from Egypt and his Spirit living among them
  3. What New Testament book quotes God's promise to shake heaven and earth? Hebrews
  4. What does the signet ring show about Zerubbabel? God had chosen him and given him a sign of authority.
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Think About It: answers will vary. Look for answers that connect to the passage.

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