When you look down through the corridors of history, few nations have survived such oppression, years of captivity; and, still stand. Yet, Israel stands as a nation with one of the highest life expectancy (1), highest standards of living within the middle east (2), and highest educated with one of the largest numbers of men … Continue reading “Why is it Really Important to Study Nehemiah?”
During the reading of the law, they came to a passage in the scripture referring to an important ceremony called the feast of the tabernacles. This feast was one of remembrance of their history as a nation. It began on the 15th day of the seventh month to last for seven full days. During those … Continue reading “Why are Ceremony and History Really Important?”
Nehemiah gathered all the people, divided the job into sections and began the work of building the wall. The task was immense. For that reason, until this time, the people had seen it as impossible. They needed a leader who could break it down into sections; therefore, God sent Nehemiah. With each group assigned a … Continue reading “How to Combat Opposition Without and Within”
Nehemiah’s journey had been over two months and now he arrived into Jerusalem. Along the way, he was protected by the army of King Artaxerxes. He presented letters to the governors along the way and to the keeper of the king’s forests to provide him with the needed timber to build the wall. (Nehemiah 2:8). … Continue reading “What is the Significance of a Wall to Protect?”
In the center of Nehemiah’s prayer lies the seven necessary elements needed by each Christian to hear God’s call, follow God’s call (regardless of the cost), and the fortitude to see the task through to completion. Thus far, I have presented the first five keys: 1) compassion resulting from a heart that is broken for … Continue reading “How to Have the Faith and Commitment to Finish Well”
