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Lesson 8 – Nehemiah Chapter 5 and 6

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Despite the deceit, threats, and scare tactics from his enemies, Nehemiah continued his work.

Nehemiah, as governor of Judah, was concerned with rebuilding the wall, reviving the economy, growing the Jewish population, and providing safety and security for the exiles who returned from Babylon. Taught by Tom Bradford.

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Lessons in this Series

Lesson 1 - Intro to Nehemiah

This book is based on Nehemiah’s memoirs, quotes, historical editorializing, and earlier materials.

Lesson 2 - Nehemiah Chapter 1

Despite living in a gentile world with Jews embracing early Judaism, Nehemiah turned to God’s Law.

Lesson 3 - Nehemiah Chapter 2

The King’s motives to send Nehemiah to Judah were political, but God orchestrated everything.

Lesson 4 - Nehemiah Chapter 2 Concl.

Nehemiah’s plans for the wall were practical, cultural, and spiritual but also had opposition.

Lesson 5 - Nehemiah Chapter 3

After the Jewish community agrees to rebuild, three local gentile rulers start making trouble.

Lesson 6 - Nehemiah Chapter 4

Nehemiah’s way of facing every challenge was to approach God in prayer, followed by decisive action.

Lesson 7 - Nehemiah Chapter 5

Nehemiah countered the threats by organizing the Jews into battle units with a plan of defense.

Lesson 8 - Nehemiah Chapter 5 and 6

Despite the deceit, threats, and scare tactics from his enemies, Nehemiah continued his work.

Lesson 9 - Nehemiah Chapter 6 and 7

The people completed the wall in only six months from the time Nehemiah was given permission to build.

Lesson 10 - Nehemiah Chapter 8

Only about 5% of the Jews ever returned from exile: the rest assimilated into Babylon and Persia.

Hearing Ezra read the Law caused the people to weep, for it convicted them of their sins.

This prayer of confession and repentance should remind us of His faithfulness, power, and love.

Lesson 13 - Nehemiah - Chapter 9 Cont.

The people prayed to God with a loud voice for His favor and for the pardon of the sins of Israel.

Lesson 14 - Nehemiah - Chapter 9 Cont. 2

Nehemiah’s prayer of cycles proves that Levites believed grace was active in their lives.

Lesson 15 - Nehemiah - Chapter 10

The people agree to a newly written statement of faith to walk in God’s Law, which was given by Moses.

Lesson 16 - Nehemiah - Chapter 10 and 11

The people contribute to support the Temple, the Priesthood, and the protection of Jerusalem.

Lesson 17 - Nehemiah - Chapter 11 and 12

They kept the dedication with gladness, thanksgivings, singing, cymbals, psalteries, and harps.

Lesson 18 - Nehemiah - Chapter 12 and 13

While Nehemiah was away, every reform was unraveling as the people broke their promises.

Lesson 19 - Nehemiah - Chapter 13 End

In a failed society, the preeminence of the Lord and His commandments must be restored first.

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