Nehemiah 7:2- Then I put Hanani my brother, and Hananiah the commander of the citadel, in charge of Jerusalem, for he was a faithful man and feared God more than many. NASB Have you ever been to a church business meeting? They can be interesting events to attend. I’ve attended meetings where some members acted as if they hadContinue reading “Getting Things in Order!”
Category Archives: Study of Nehemiah
Conspiracy Theories
Nehemiah 6:6-In it was written: “It is reported among the nations, and [c]Gashmu says, that you and the Jews intend to rebel; for that reason you are rebuilding the wall. And you are to be their king, according to these reports. NASB Conspiracy theories have been running wild since biblical times. And today, the theories get juicierContinue reading “Conspiracy Theories”
The Problem With Injustice!
Nehemiah 5:5 – And now our flesh is like the flesh of our brothers, our children like their children. Yet behold, we are forcing our sons and our daughters to be slaves, and some of our daughters are forced into bondage already, and we are helpless because our fields and vineyards belong to others.” NASB As I was preparingContinue reading “The Problem With Injustice!”
Handle With Prayer!
Nehemiah 4:9-But we prayed to our God, and because of them we set up a guard against them day and night. NASB It’s obvious to any reader of the book of Nehemiah that he was a pray-er. When he heard the news about Jerusalem, he prayed. When the king asked him what was his request, heContinue reading “Handle With Prayer!”
We’re In This Together!
Nehemiah 3:1- Then Eliashib the high priest arose with his brothers the priests and built the Sheep Gate; they consecrated it and installed its doors. They consecrated the wall to the Tower of the Hundred and the Tower of Hananel. NASB If you are like me, the book of Nehemiah doesn’t cause you to get excited about what’s within the chapters. Nehemiah hearsContinue reading “We’re In This Together!”
Using Your Influence!
Nehemiah 2:4-Then the king said to me, “What would you request?” So I prayed to the God of heaven. NASB Most of us won’t meet royalty during our lifetime, but we all know people who are in places of prominence. Better yet, some of us are people of prominence with great influence over others. The question forContinue reading “Using Your Influence!”
Moved to Tears!
Nehemiah 1:4-Now when I heard these words, I sat down and wept and mourned for days; and I was fasting and praying before the God of heaven. NASB Welcome to 2024! We made it, even though the enemy of our souls didn’t want us to make it! But God is so faithful that He kept us and allowedContinue reading “Moved to Tears!”
Wonderful Jesus! 