The Latter Splendor

Let us be reminded that the days are surely coming when every knee shall bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

Abbreviations:

• UMH: United Methodist Hymnal
• TFWS: The Faith We Sing
• W&S: Worship and Song

Theme Hymn:

• How Firm a Foundation UMH 529

Service Music:

• Lord, Listen to Your Children Praying TFWS 2193
• Sent Out in Jesus’ Name TFWS 2184

Music Notes

Haggai 2:1-9

God is in control. God is the architect of the vision and the author of this new story, and the future is brighter than the past. “The latter splendor of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts” (Haggai 2:9 NRSV). Indeed, each rebuilding brought expansion, beauty, and value to the temple. So, Haggai serves as the site manager, holding the plans up for all the workers to see, and each recognizes the wonder of the temple, so they can build with new energy and enthusiasm.

• God of Love and God of Power UMH 578
• God of the Ages UMH 698
• God Is Here UMH 660