was called the prophet of the Temple.

• A. Malachi
• B. Zephaniah
• C. Joel
• D. Haggai

Answer: (D)

The statement is focused on identifying which prophet is most closely tied to the Temple and its rebuilding. After the exile, the community returned to Jerusalem with the task of restoring worship, and Haggai’s messages zero in on one clear goal: finish rebuilding the Temple so God’s presence could dwell again among the people. He spoke to Zerubbabel the governor and Joshua the high priest, urging the people with direct calls like “consider your ways” and insisting that the Temple must take precedence over personal comfort or splendor. This strong emphasis on the Temple’s reconstruction is why he’s known as the prophet of the Temple.

The other prophets, while they address worship and spiritual topics, do not center their messages on rebuilding the Temple. Malachi deals with priestly conduct and lapses in worship; Zephaniah focuses on the Day of the Lord and judgment; Joel covers repentance and the outpouring of the Spirit. Their primary themes aren’t the rebuilding of the temple, which is why Haggai is the best fit.