Discussion Questions:
It seems that Israel had become indifferent toward rebuilding the temple of God. Why is an apathetic heart toward God so dangerous?
Where do you find yourself currently? Do you feel that you’ve become indifferent toward God? Or do you feel that you’re in a season where you’re serving the Lord well?
What are some practical ways that we can guard our hearts/lives from becoming apathetic toward the Lord?
We see in these verses that the instrument God chose to use to resuscitate the hearts of his apathetic people was economic difficulties. What is a healthy way to view suffering as Christians?