Nehemiah has to deal with disappointment as the people fail to keep their covenant promises. His experience at the end of the Old Testament story drives us to seek Jesus…
God graciously uses his word to gather his people, teaches them to grieve for their sin before he gladdens and strengthens their hearts
nehemiah perseveres with conviction against personal attacks and conspiracy to complete the walls. Christians in the West may have to face increasing opposition.
Nehemiah sets us a godly example in dealing with injustice. He displays a godly example, a gracious appeal and generous action.
Ezra's disturbing call to divorce foreign wives points us to God's radical demand for total loyalty and not to love the world
Ezra shows us that the Lord can stir the spirit of Kings in his sovereignty, and stirs the spirit of his people to fulfil his promises