Nehemiah 6
April 14, 2023
“Between a rock and a hard place,” that’s where Nehemiah finds himself in chapter six. After 52 days, Jerusalem’s walls are rebuilt but the drama continues. Nehemiah’s enemies circulate lies and stories about his intentions. When his reputation, even his life, are on the line, Nehemiah turns again to God in prayer.
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Nehemiah 6
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When attacking Nehemiah and his team from the outside didn’t work, the enemy of our souls stirred conflict within Nehemiah’s team, causing them to turn on each other. Nehemiah exposed the corruption and demanded restoration. Not only was he a good businessman, he was a godly man. And while the people forgot what he did for them, God remembered Nehemiah’s good works.
April 13, 2023
The life of God’s people is not simply a life of prayer, it is also a walk and a warfare. Under great opposition, Nehemiah’s plan of rebuilding the wall continues—only now worked with one hand, with a weapon in the other, ready to fight at the sound of Nehemiah’s trumpet. The lessons of faith and courage are learned as we study the book of Nehemiah.
April 12, 2023
We continue our tour of the ten gates of Jerusalem, learning contextual and spiritual lessons along the way. We began and now end at the Sheep Gate, the most important, symbolizing the cross of Jesus Christ.
April 11, 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.
April 10, 2023
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
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