Monthly Archives: June 2015

The third phase of Nehemiah’s program is completed and the results are seen in the – II. Revival. 8:1-10:31 A. The Reading of the Law. Ezra the Scribe taught. 8:1-12 1. They were assembled.. 8:1,2 a. They were united as … Continue reading →

II. Revival. 8:1-10:31 A. The Reading of the Law. Ezra the Scribe taught. 8:1-12 1. They were assembled.. 8:1,2 2. They were attentive. 8:3-6 3. They were admonished. 8:7,8 4. The were affected. 8:9,10 5. They were appreciative. 8:11,12 B. … Continue reading →

C. Readiness to face temptation. 1:19-27 Our hearts and minds are like a simmering cauldron which can be stirred up to a boil and flow over either through the passionate flames of the love and glory of God or the … Continue reading →

8). The completion of the wall. 6:15 a). The second phase of Nehemiah’s plan was completed. This was not the completion of the project though. Remember that Nehemiah was not only rebuilding the walls. We need to be reminded that … Continue reading →

I. Introduction 1:1 II. Instruction on temptation. 1:2-27 A. Response to temptation. 1:2-12 1. Understand the result. 1:2-4 (What may be achieved through the trial) 2. Use the resources that God provides. 1:5-8 How to meet the need! 3. Uplifted … Continue reading →

2). The concern of the people. 4:9-12 a). The condition of the city. They had to clear the debris from the city. 4:9,10 b). The constant threat of the enemy. Waiting to ambush the labourers. 4:11,12 3). The charge to … Continue reading →

b. Phase two – raise the wall to a protective height. 4:1 – 6:15 1). The conspiracy of the enemies. 4:1-8 a). The plan of the enemy. (1). Insult (Mocking the people and their work) 4:1-3 (2). Intimidation. (Threaten the … Continue reading →

c). Eliashib intimidated the leadership to accomplish his purpose. Nehemiah 7:2 That I gave my brother Hanani, and Hananiah the ruler of the palace, charge over Jerusalem: for he was a faithful man, and feared God above many. Read Nehemiah … Continue reading →

4. His administration of the construction. 3:1 – 6:15 a. Phase One – repair the breaches in the wall. 3:1 -4:6 Psalms 41:9 Yea, mine own familiar friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of my bread, hath lifted … Continue reading →

B. Nehemiah, the builder. 2:9 – 7:73 1. His arrival. 2:9-11 a. The presentation of documents. 2:9a b. The presence of the Kings authority 2:9b The kings soldiers c. The provocation of the enemies. 2:10 1). The Samaritan’s animosity against … Continue reading →