Two parables directed against the religious leaders indicated why they would lose their management of the kingdom, and why others would take their place.
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
From all of eternity God held a secret, which he finally revealed through his church to all the heavenly beings.
Christ’s ascension is what we need in the Day of Judgment.