Tag Archives: Nehemiah

11The Levites calmed all the people, saying, “Be still, for this is a sacred day. Do not grieve.” This chapter recalls the reaction of the people of God as they heard the Law read and understood its implications to their lives after not hearing the Law for many years. As they understood the Law, theyContinue reading “14Aug 2011 Nehemiah 8:11”

2I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most men do. What a great job recommendation! Integrity and godly fear, a winning combination. The first quality, integrity, has to do with proven character demonstratedContinue reading “13Aug 2011 Nehemiah 7:2”

19Moreover, they kept reporting to me his good deeds and then telling him what I said. And Tobiah sent letters to intimidate me. Written letters can be a very powerful tool for good or for evil. Nehemiah is working hard with God’s help to finish the wall around Jerusalem. It has been in disrepair, unableContinue reading “12Aug 2011 Nehemiah 6:19”

15But the earlier governors—those preceding me—placed a heavy burden on the people and took forty shekels of silver from them in addition to food and wine. Their assistants also lorded it over the people. But out of reverence for God I did not act like that. Just because our predecessor did something, does not meanContinue reading “11Aug 2011 Nehemiah 5:15”

5The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors. In this chapter which outlines who repaired what part of the wall around Jerusalem, these are the only people mentioned who were not willing to help. I guess they thought theyContinue reading “10Aug 2011 Nehemiah 3:5”

4The king said to me, “What is it you want?” Then I prayed to the God of heaven, There are rare moments in life when we get those three wishes that we read about in children’s books. We are asked by someone with the power, authority and resources what we want. I hope in thatContinue reading “9Aug 2011 Nehemiah 2:4”