Nehemiah 3:4-27
April 10, 2023
The ten gates in the walls around Jerusalem tell the gospel story of redemption. Walk each one with Dr. J. Vernon McGee and gain insight into the context and spiritual lessons built around the ancient city.
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Nehemiah 3:4-27
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What inspires God’s people to lead well in spite of criticism? Nehemiah models how to keep a team on track when he leads them in rebuilding Jerusalem’s walls. Learn valuable rules of leadership, observing how God accomplishes His work in different ways with different people.
April 7, 2023
What does it mean to run ahead of God? Sometimes you want something so badly that you make big plans and spend resources to make it happen. Nehemiah knew that the best way to see God’s people restored in Jerusalem was to wait on God and pray. When the time came, Nehemiah was ready, using caution and good judgment to do God’s work.
April 6, 2023
If you’ve ever looked at a messy situation and thought, “Someone ought to do something,” you’ll understand the passion Nehemiah felt for Jerusalem. From distant Persia (modern-day Iran), Nehemiah heard that its walls lay in rubble. Though he was just a businessman, he determined to do something—beginning with prayer. Learn from Nehemiah’s heart how to begin a restoration project.
April 5, 2023
Rejoice with us as we see Ezra go to God in genuine repentance and others finally follow his example. What does this mean for us today? Dr. J. Vernon McGee shares the secret: Repentance follows faith and, when there is real repentance, God’s children will be revived. Join us for this important conclusion to a great study in God’s Word.
April 4, 2023
What’s the devil’s greatest weapon against God’s people? Find out in this study of revival in the Old Testament. Travel with us as Ezra returns to Israel to find the temple is rebuilt, but not the city walls. In addition, he discovers immorality and idolatry run rampant. Ezra’s response (pulling out his hair and tearing his clothes) may seem extreme, but his grief is intense and his prayer in chapter 9 is considered by Dr. McGee as one of the greatest in the Bible.
April 3, 2023
As we’ve studied the Bible together, it’s easy to see that Ezra nears the top of the list of those who love God’s Word and know how to handle it rightly. Learn more about the character and practice of Ezra the scribe as he leads a group of 2,000 back to Jerusalem.
March 31, 2023
What’s the difference between our condition—how we are today—and our position in Christ—something that will never change? In this study of Ezra, Dr. McGee explains what our condition and position are in Christ and if there really is a difference. Follow along as God raises up the prophets Haggai and Zechariah and the people finish the temple and dedicate it.
March 30, 2023
How do you overcome resistance—in others and in your own heart? That’s what we’ll learn in this study. Come along as those who return to Israel build the altar of burnt offerings and begin work on the temple as opposition arises.
March 29, 2023
Do you think God can use you? Are you sensing a need to be part of something bigger—something great? In this study, Dr. J. Vernon McGee is very clear that every Christian has a responsibility to get involved in God’s work around the world. So, follow along as King Cyrus gives the people of Israel permission to return to Israel and restores the vessels taken by Nebuchadnezzar from the temple in Jerusalem.
March 28, 2023
Known mainly as a priest and scribe, Ezra also contributed to the Old Testament canon—which means he was part of deciding what books of Israel’s history would be considered God’s Word. He was led by the Spirit of God and, as Dr. McGee points out, he was used by God to lead a revival—not by methods or organization, but through God’s Word alone. Would you like to have a revival in your own heart and life? Find out how as we study the Old Testament book of Ezra.
March 27, 2023
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Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.