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Nehemiah left a comfortable job as an assistant to the king of Persia to help the people of Jerusalem who had lost confidence. His new work involved motivating them to again build the city’s walls despite opposition from neighbors. Nehemiah's work was not just about construction. He also:
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God Works through Prayer 18 God has authority and control over all creation. But he wants people to share their concerns with him through prayer. The Bible shows examples of God responding to people's prayers. Prayer is important for living a go... Nehemiah’s Confidence in God 17 God gave the prophet Nehemiah favor with a powerful Persian king. The king agreed to all of Nehemiah's requests ( Nehemiah 1:11 ; 2:8 , 18 ). Nehemiah then confidently shared his bold plan to rebuild Jerusalem's walls... Dealing with Conflict 15 God's people often experience conflict. It either comes from those outside of God's people who are against God. Or it comes from those within God's people who cause trouble. Dealing with conflict needs wisdom and care... Rebuilding of Jerusalem 15 The wall of Jerusalem held great political, social, and religious importance for the people of Judah (see Nehemiah 2:10 , 19 ; 4:1–15 ; 6:1–14 ). In ancient and even modern times, a city without walls cannot last long... Jerusalem 3 Jerusalem was an active city as early as four hundred years before the time of King David. The Israelites never fully captured it when they conquered Canaan or during the time of the judges ( Joshua 15:63 ; Judges 1:8...
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God's Word at the Center 2 After God told Moses the law at Mount Sinai, God wrote it in stone ( Exodus 34:1 ). He intended the Israelites to teach it to their children ( Deuteronomy 6:7 ). People attached it to their hands and foreheads, They e... Famine 2 Famine happened early in the lives of the patriarchs Abraham and Isaac ( Genesis 12:10 ; 26:1 ). When the patriarch Jacob’s family experienced famine, God had already placed his son Joseph in Egypt to help God's peopl... Music in Ancient Israel 2 The earliest people who moved from place to place (called nomads) made music. The first musician mentioned in the Bible is "Jubal," who played the harp and flute ( Genesis 4:21 ). Music was important from the beginnin... What Is Good 2 Micah 6:8 , a famous and often memorized verse, answers questions from people who became confused and had lost their moral and spiritual direction. The people of Israel wanted to know how to please the Lord. In a soci... Worship in Jerusalem 2 The Old Testament prophets understood that true worship requires knowing God and his expectations. God decided that the temple in Jerusalem would be the main place for his people's worship. The Lord's voice came from... The Seventy Sets of Seven 2 The "seventy weeks" (or sevens) in Daniel 9:24–27 have always been difficult to understand. Although it is difficult to connect them to a specific historical period, these "seventy sets of seven" are important. They s... Bread from Heaven 1 When the Israelites left Egypt and entered the wilderness, God provided manna. Manna was a substance like bread that God gave them to eat ( Exodus 16 ). The LORD gave them enough food for their daily needs (see Nehemi... Community Identity 1 In many Western cultures, people often emphasize individual identity and personal independence. In contrast, many Eastern cultures, such as those in China and India, prioritize family and community relationships over... Community Responsibility: Achan’s Sin 1 Is the whole community responsible for the wrongs of a few people? Why did many of Israel’s soldiers die at Ai due to Achan’s sin ( Joshua 7 )? Why did the Israelites stone Achan’s family with him? Understanding commu... Darkness and Light 1 Darkness means there is no light. There was no light until God commanded it to appear. He then separated light from darkness ( Genesis 1:2 , 4–5 , 18 ). The ninth plague he sent against Egypt was three days of deep da... God’s Covenant with Abraham 1 God started a relationship with Abraham before making a formal covenant (agreement) with him ( Genesis 12:1–9 ; 15 ). God started the relationship with Abraham by speaking to him in a vision. God promised that the eld... Persecution 1 Persecution refers to systematic mistreatment, harassment, or oppression of an individual or group because of their identity, beliefs, or practices. In religious contexts specifically, persecution involves the targeti... Prayers for Vengeance 1 Vengeance is punishment inflicted in return for a wrong suffered. It is the act of causing harm to someone as a response to harm they have caused. The writers of the psalms (called psalmists) sometimes asked God to pu... The Cloud and Fire 1 When Israel was in the wilderness, God guided them with a pillar of cloud and fire. The pillar appeared to the Israelites immediately after the first Passover, when they left Egypt ( Exodus 13:20–22 ). The pillar had... The Priestly Blessing 1 The priestly blessing is a well-known and beloved passage in the Hebrew Bible ( Numbers 6:22–27 ). For centuries, worshipers have found comfort in its short yet meaningful lines. This famous text is simple and disting...
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Use of Nehemiah in the New Testament
Quoted 2 times across 1 New Testament books
Total quotations 2
Connected books 1
Most-connected book Acts 2
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