Life is too short to not be myself…
Ezekiel 31: 3-7 (Inclusive Bible) Look to Assyria, once a Lebanon cedar [beautiful branches, dense shade, towering height;] (a) it is top among the clouds. Springs nourished it, and deep waters made it grow tall; their streams flowed around its base, sending their channels to all the trees in the countryside. So it towered high... Continue Reading →
This is our final chapter in the book of Nehemiah. In this last chapter, we begin once again with the separation of the foreigners from Israel. They have been reading from the book of Moses and hear that it is written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever enter the assembly of God. (1-3) Then... Continue Reading →
Nehemiah Chapters 11 & 12 – Populations These two chapters are filled with names and places. Lots of lists. 1-22 Here they decided who would live in the city of Jerusalem. The leaders of the people were first mentioned and the rest of the people cast lots to bring one out of ten to live... Continue Reading →
Nehemiah Chapter 10 – The Covenant A Firm Agreement in Writing Chapter 9 ended with a “firm agreement in writing” that all the officials, Levites, and priests signed. Chapter 10 begins (v. 1-27) with a list of the names of those who signed. 28-29 Here we hear what was in the agreement. Even those who didn’t... Continue Reading →
Nehemiah Chapter 9 – A Historical Confession 1-5 – This chapter beings with the people of Israel assembled and fasting, in sackcloth and dirt. Those of Israelite descent separate (this word always disturbs me) themselves from the “foreigners” and stood to confess their sins and those of their ancestors. They stood and read from the... Continue Reading →
Nehemiah 8 The Reading of the Law The people come together (I just love that word) in the square and the priest Ezra reads the book of law. Everyone was attentive. Ezra stood on a wooden stand that put him above the people. When he opened the book everyone stood up. Amen and Amen Ezra... Continue Reading →
My friends, Holy Week set me back a bit and I've not been able to post as much but I am keeping up with my Nehemiah posts! We are now on Chapter 7 and it can be a hard one to read but here we go! Nehemiah Chapter 7 A History 1-4 The wall is... Continue Reading →
Nehemiah Chapter 6 So we continue on with Chapter 6. Enemies within and without 1-9 The other officials become concerned about this wall being built around Jerusalem. They want to “talk” with Nehemiah but he fears they intend him harm so he refuses to meet with them. The last time they write, they say that... Continue Reading →
This week, we begin with reading Nehemiah Chapter 5. Greed 1-5 Greed had infiltrated the people. Those who had, took more from those who didn’t. They seemed to take advantage of those in need. Reminds me of the Pay Day Loan shops we used to see in every other building outside of every military installation... Continue Reading →
