231. Internal Meaning of Haggai, Chapter 1 (1)

1-4 They believe that the Messiah will come to exalt them to glory, and yet the church among them has been devastated. (1, 3)

5-6 They could no longer be taught by the Word. (3)

7-9 The church cannot be instituted among them, because everyone looks to Himself and not to the Lord; (3)

10-11 therefore no truth or good can be received by them. (3)

12-15 The church will be instituted among those who are wise from the Word. (11)