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 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 →

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 →