A. Exhortation to Rebuild the Temple (1:1–15)
1. Superscription (1:1)
2. Prophetic Message (1:2–11)
3. People’s Response (1:12–14)
4. Subscription (1:15)
B. Encouragement for Restoring the Former Glory (2:1–9)
1. Superscription (2:1)
2. Identifying the Issue (2:2–3)
3. Prophetic Encouragement (2:4–5)
4. Promise of Future Glory (2:6–9)
C. Prophetic Message on the Day the Foundation Was Laid (2:10–23)
1. Superscription (2:10)
2. Past Defilement (2:11–14)
3. Present As Transformation from Past Curse to Future Blessing (2:15–19)
4. Superscription (2:20)
5. Future Triumph (2:21–23)