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 →

Let's continue where we left off on Tuesday with Chapter 4 1-5 The other empire officials worry over the building of the walls. They are angry and begin to mock and make fun of the Jews and their work. Nehemiah hears this and prays for God’s help. It’s hard when we feel called to do... Continue Reading →

Nehemiah Chapter 3 Side by Side This chapter was a bit hard to read for me.  Too many names that I can’t pronounce but it has a very important message. I feel like the two most important words in this chapter are “next to.”  They are repeated over and over again. They worked side by... Continue Reading →

Let's continue where we left off on Monday, beginning with Chapter 2. Sadness of the heart 1-2 Nehemiah goes before the King to serve him wine. His heart is still full with thoughts of his people and the King sees his sadness and I think is full of compassion so he asks Nehemiah about it.... Continue Reading →

Today we begin our study reading of Nehemiah.  I hesitate to use the word study because I’m not sure I’m ready for that yet… so...  Let’s read Chapter one together and I’ll share the notes I took as I read it.  Be patient with me. I Pray for the spirit to lead us as we go.... Continue Reading →