Nehemiah
“Remember Me, My God”
Unity, whether in the brotherhood or the local congregation, remains an ever elusive goal. Whether in times of hardship and heartache or times of prosperity and promise, a variety of problems seem to rise to the surface to declare our deficiencies. In any given congregation, natural differences related to ethnic background, socio-economic status, or even…
Read MoreThe Tactics of Ungodliness
Every Christian—at some time in his life—will face opposition from the ungodly (2 Tim. 3:12). It may raise its head due to some religious error. It may appear in the form of persecution at work or school. It may exist as the very environment of the society in which you live. This makes it essential…
Read MoreWorking Together
The leadership and determination of Nehemiah affected the leaders of the people greatly. For his message and example did not produce simply a change of heart, but a change of action. Nehemiah 3 provides a list of the people and their work, spurred on by Nehemiah. Beginning with the work of the priests, led by…
Read MoreArise and Build!
Nehemiah had just heard some dreadful news about his homeland. It hurt him so deeply that he could not hide his sadness (Neh. 2:1-2). He knew he had to do something, so he asked the king for permission to return to Jerusalem to rebuild and repair the damage caused by past destruction and years of…
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