Haggai’s Feast - Hardback

The Minor Prophets. Major Lessons. For Every Age.

Too many Christians — young and old — skip over the Minor Prophets. They feel distant, unfamiliar, and hard to understand. But the Minor Prophets are not minor in importance. They are packed with truth about God’s character, his people’s calling, and the coming of his promised King.

Haggai’s Feast makes one of those prophets — Haggai — accessible, engaging, and genuinely exciting for children aged 4–10. Written by Dr. Brian J. Wright and Pastor John Robert Brown, and beautifully illustrated by Lisa Flanagan, this is Book 4 in the God’s Daring Dozen series from Christian Focus Publications — a pioneering collection that brings the twelve Minor Prophets to life for young readers for the very first time in storybook form.

A Prophet With a Powerful Message

The story begins after one of the most difficult chapters in Israel’s history. God’s people have returned from exile in Babylon. They are back in the land. But the temple — the place where God had said he would dwell among his people — is still in ruins. And the people have settled for a comfortable compromise: building their own houses while God’s house remains a pile of rubble.

Into this situation, God sends Haggai. His message is urgent, clear, and personal: Get up. Rebuild my house. Put me first. And remarkably — the people listen. Under the leadership of Zerubbabel and Joshua, they get to work. And God is with them.

But Haggai’s message does not end with a building project. It ends with a promise: one day God’s Forever King will come. His name is Jesus. And everything Haggai was pointing to finds its fulfilment in him.

From Haggai to Jesus — The Whole Bible Story

One of the great strengths of Haggai’s Feast is the care with which Wright and Brown connect Haggai’s prophecy to the person and work of Jesus Christ. This is not merely a history lesson about a prophet who encouraged people to rebuild a wall. It is a window into the unfolding story of redemption — God working through his people, calling them back to himself, and ultimately sending his own Son as the true and final temple, the Forever King who makes all things new.

Children who read this book do not just learn about Haggai. They learn to read the whole Bible as one connected story — and they encounter Jesus in one of the Old Testament’s lesser-known but richly rewarding books.

What the Verse Says

At the heart of the book is a truth worth memorising:

“God’s blessings make us happy, His presence makes us strong. And when the Lord returns to us, He will right whatever is wrong!”

This beautifully crafted couplet captures the essence of Haggai’s message in language that children can learn, repeat, and carry with them — a rhythm of truth that lodges in young hearts and stays there.

What This Book Covers

• The historical context of Haggai — the return from exile and the ruined temple in Jerusalem
• God’s call through Haggai to rebuild the temple and put him first
• The response of Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the people — their obedience and courage
• The encouragement God gives his people through Haggai when the work seems hard
• The promise of God’s Future King — the Messianic hope at the heart of Haggai’s prophecy
• The connection between Haggai’s message and the coming of Jesus as God’s Forever King
• The twin virtues the book cultivates in young readers: obedience and courage
• Beautifully illustrated pages by Lisa Flanagan throughout

What Children Will Discover

• That the Minor Prophets are not minor — they are full of rich, relevant truth for today
• That God cares deeply about being put first — before our own comfort and convenience
• That obeying God — even when it is difficult — is always the best way
• That courage comes from trusting God’s presence and his promises
• That Haggai’s prophecy points forward to Jesus — God’s Forever King who is still coming
• That the whole Bible — even books they may never have heard of — is about Jesus
• That God’s Word, from Genesis to Revelation, is worth knowing, loving, and living by

Who Should Read This Book

• Parents wanting to introduce their children aged 4–10 to the Minor Prophets in an accessible and engaging way
• Families working through the full God’s Daring Dozen series together
• Sunday school and children’s ministry leaders wanting a resource that covers Old Testament prophecy for children
• Churches in India building a library of children’s resources that spans the full sweep of the Bible
• Grandparents and family members looking for a theologically rich and beautifully illustrated Christian gift
• Homeschooling families wanting a faithful, narrative-driven companion to Old Testament Bible study
• Pastors and church workers wanting a resource to recommend for family discipleship at home
• Anyone wanting to help children see that every part of the Bible — including the Minor Prophets — points to Jesus

What Endorsers Are Saying

“Open this book and see the clear and simple truths that Brian and John share from this not so minor prophet. God’s Forever King is coming — his name is Jesus!” — Barbara Reaoch, former director, Children’s Division of Bible Study Fellowship International

“Too many people miss out on the rich truths of the Minor Prophets. Haggai’s Feast is a rich resource for families. They carefully uncover the ancient context while bringing it forward to our day in ways our children can understand.” — Bruce Ware, Professor of Christian Theology, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary

“The entire Bible, even the section called the Minor Prophets, is relevant for God’s people, including children.” — Endorser, God’s Daring Dozen series

About the Authors

Dr. Brian J. Wright is a New Testament scholar, author, and educator known for his commitment to making biblical truth accessible across all ages. His academic work is grounded in a deep love for Scripture and a pastoral burden to see families and churches equipped to engage the whole Bible together.

Pastor John Robert Brown is a pastor and co-author of the God’s Daring Dozen series. He brings pastoral warmth and practical application to the series, helping children and families connect the ancient messages of the Minor Prophets to the realities of everyday faith.

Together, Wright and Brown have produced a series that is both academically grounded and genuinely accessible — making the Minor Prophets not only understandable but exciting for children aged 4–10 and the adults reading with them.

About the Illustrator

Lisa Flanagan illustrates the God’s Daring Dozen series with lovely, vibrant illustrations that represent a number of ethnicities — a thoughtful and intentional choice that reflects the global nature of God’s people and makes the books welcoming and relatable for children from diverse backgrounds, including readers in India.

About the God’s Daring Dozen — Minor Prophets Series

Haggai’s Feast is Book 4 in the God’s Daring Dozen series — a pioneering collection from Christian Focus Publications that brings all twelve Minor Prophets to life in storybook form for children aged 4–10. Each book is beautifully illustrated, theologically faithful, and carefully crafted to help children encounter the message of each prophet — and to see how every one of them points forward to Jesus.

Other titles in the God’s Daring Dozen series include:

• Jonah’s Journeys
• Joel and the Locusts
• Nahum and the Ninevites
• Malachi’s Final Message
• and more

The series is an extraordinary resource for families and churches wanting to ensure their children grow up knowing not just the famous Bible stories but the full, glorious sweep of God’s Word — right to its lesser-known corners.