December 7-13, 2026
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Old Testament LESSON 50
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Theme: “Holiness unto the Lord”
Haggai; Zechariah
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PART 1
Come, Follow Me
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PART 2
Come, Follow Me
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December 7–13: “Holiness unto the Lord”
Haggai 1–2; Zechariah 1–4; 7–14
These chapters are about returning, rebuilding, and becoming holy again after Israel’s captivity.
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Haggai 1–2: The Israelites had returned to Jerusalem but had neglected rebuilding the temple while focusing on their own homes. Haggai urged them to put God first and rebuild His house. God promised to be with them and assured them that the future glory of the temple would be greater than its former glory. The message is essentially: “Be strong, work, and do not be afraid—I am with you.”
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Zechariah 1–4: Zechariah received visions showing that God had not abandoned His people. Jerusalem would be restored, their enemies would be dealt with, and Zerubbabel would complete the temple. The famous message, “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit” (Zechariah 4:6), emphasizes that the work would succeed through God’s Spirit rather than human strength.
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Zechariah 7–8: God reminded the people that true religion is more than outward rituals or fasting. He wanted them to “execute true judgment,” show mercy and compassion, and care for the vulnerable. Their restoration was connected to righteous living.
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Zechariah 9–14: These chapters look toward the future: the coming King/Messiah, Jerusalem’s deliverance, God’s ultimate victory, and a time when holiness would characterize the entire city and its people.
Main message
The rebuilding of the temple was really a picture of something bigger: God wanted to rebuild His people spiritually. It wasn’t enough to restore a building; the people themselves needed to become holy.
COME FOLLOW JESUS (ME)
Ideas for Learning at Home and Church
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LIVING GOD’S PRIORITIES
“Consider your ways.”
After the Israelites returned to Jerusalem, they had many things to do. But after about 15 years, they still had not finished rebuilding the temple. The Lord was unhappy that they had not made the temple a priority (see Haggai 1:2–5; see also Ezra 4:24).
As you read Haggai 1; 2:1–9, consider:
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What consequences did the Israelites face because they had not finished the temple?
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What blessings did the Lord promise if they finished His house?
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What message do you receive from Haggai 1:5–7?
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How can you put the Lord first in your life?
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When have you been blessed for putting God first?
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What do Haggai 1 and Doctrine and Covenants 95 teach about the Lord’s feelings toward temples?
See also Dale G. Renlund, “Jesus Christ Is the Treasure,” Liahona, Nov. 2023, 96–99;
Terence M. Vinson, “True Disciples of the Savior,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2019, 9–11;
“We Love Thy House, O God,” Hymns, no. 247;
“Provo City Center Temple Completed” (video), ChurchofJesusChrist.org.
IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN
Read Haggai 1:2–5 with your children. Talk about why the Lord was not pleased with the people.
Read verse 6. Have the children choose a phrase and draw a picture of it. Can the others guess the phrase?
Ask: When we spend time on things that are not important to the Lord, how is it like “eating, but not being filled”? Talk about ways you can make more time for the things the Lord wants you to do.
Read verse 8. Let the children pretend to “go up to the mountain,” “bring wood,” and “build the house [of the Lord].”
Have them make a list of things they do each day. Then ask them to “consider [their] ways” and circle the things that are most important to the Lord.
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“HOLINESS TO THE LORD”
The Lord can make me holy.
What do you think is the value of having “Holiness unto the Lord” written on everyday objects, like those mentioned in Zechariah 14:20? See also Exodus 28:36–38.
Why is it valuable to have this phrase written on temples today? What does “Holiness unto the Lord” mean to you?
How can you make holiness a bigger part of your everyday life?
Think about these questions as you read the Lord’s invitations for His people to become more holy in Zechariah 1:1–6; 3:1–7; 7:8–10; 8:16–17.
You can also read Zechariah 2:10–11; 8:1–8; 14:9–11, 20–21 to learn about what life will be like in the future when we live with the Lord in holiness.
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What stands out to you about Zechariah’s vision of the future of Jerusalem?
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What do you read about that you would like to see in your own community?
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What can you do now to prepare to live in the conditions Zechariah described?
IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN
Making and keeping covenants can help me be more like Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
In a vision, Zechariah saw a high priest wearing “filthy garments” (Zechariah 3:3). An angel gave him clean clothing. Read Zechariah 3:1–7 together and talk about what the dirty and clean clothing might represent.
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How can we become clean from our sins after baptism?
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How does our baptismal covenant help us “walk in [the Lord’s] ways”?
Look at a picture of a baptism. Why do we wear white when we are baptized? You could also sing “When I Am Baptized” (Hymns for Home and Church, Gospel Library). What does the song teach about why the Lord wants us to be baptized?
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JESUS, OUR SAVIOR
Zechariah 9:9–11; 11:12–13; 12:10; 13:6–7; 14:1–9
Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah.
Zechariah prophesied about Jesus Christ’s earthly ministry and His Second Coming. These prophecies help us learn more about the Savior.
As you study these scriptures, ask: What do these prophecies teach me about Jesus Christ?
What would it have been like to welcome Jesus into Jerusalem as described in Zechariah 9:9–11? How can you welcome Him into your life, home, and community?
See also
• Guide to the Scriptures, “Messiah,”
• Gospel Library; “The Lord’s Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem” (video),
• Gospel Library; Ronald A. Rasband, “Hosanna to the Most High God,” Liahona, May 2023, 108–12.
IDEAS FOR TEACHING CHILDREN
Zechariah 9:9–11; 11:12; 13:6–7
Jesus Christ is the promised Messiah.
Your children may enjoy imagining what happened in Zechariah 9:9. This prophecy tells about Jesus coming into Jerusalem during the last week of His mortal life.
Show the children a picture of Jesus entering Jerusalem. You could also share “The Savior Goes to Jerusalem” from New Testament Stories, pages 110–112.
Ask the children to find the people in the picture who are “rejoicing greatly.”
Then ask:
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Who is the King mentioned in Zechariah 9:9?
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Why are we thankful for Jesus?
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You can help your children compare the prophecies in Zechariah with the New Testament verses that show how they were fulfilled. Here are some examples:
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Zechariah 9:9 → Matthew 21:5–9
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Zechariah 9:11 → 1 Peter 3:18–19
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Zechariah 11:12 → Matthew 26:14–16
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Zechariah 13:7 → Matthew 26:31
What do these verses teach us about the Savior?
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GO to OLD TESTAMENT Lesson 46 “A New Spirit Will I Put within You” November 2-8, 2026 (November week 2) ⇒
SUMMARY OF SUBJECTS FOR:
OLD TESTAMENT
Haggai; Zechariah
DECEMBER (week 1)
Lesson 50: December 7-13, 2026
“Holiness unto the Lord”
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