Nehemiah 1-3
Overview of chapter 1
Nehemiah asked one of his brothers how the escaped Jews were doing in Jerusalem, and he was told that they were in great distress.
The news caused Nehemiah to weep, pray, and fast.
Nehemiah asked God to forgive the sins of Israel and gather them back together, and he asked for compassion as he approached the king (Nehemiah was his cupbearer).
Overview of chapter 2
When Nehemiah brought King Artaxerxes his wine, the king noticed that Nehemiah looked sad, and asked him why.
Nehemiah explained to the king the news about the Jews in Jerusalem.
The king offered to help, and after a quick prayer Nehemiah asked if he could go rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and if the king would give him letters so he could pass through safely, to which the king agreed.
Some of the non-Jews in Jerusalem were disappointed the king allowed Nehemiah to go.
Nehemiah secretly inspected the wall, then he asked all the people to help him rebuild the wall and they agreed.
They were mocked by the non-Jews who did not want to see this project succeed.
Overview of chapter 3
The priest, Levites, leaders, nobles, and common people worked side by side making repairs to the walls.
Reflection
Are you noticeably sad when you see things not going well for the people of God? When you see that others in the church are in need does it cause you to weep, pray, and fast? Do you offer up quick prayers during times of immediate need or stress? Are you actively working side by side with your brothers and sisters in Christ to build up the church?
For Further Study
King Artaxerxes: Ezra 7
Nehemiah asked one of his brothers how the escaped Jews were doing in Jerusalem, and he was told that they were in great distress.
The news caused Nehemiah to weep, pray, and fast.
Nehemiah asked God to forgive the sins of Israel and gather them back together, and he asked for compassion as he approached the king (Nehemiah was his cupbearer).
Overview of chapter 2
When Nehemiah brought King Artaxerxes his wine, the king noticed that Nehemiah looked sad, and asked him why.
Nehemiah explained to the king the news about the Jews in Jerusalem.
The king offered to help, and after a quick prayer Nehemiah asked if he could go rebuild the wall of Jerusalem and if the king would give him letters so he could pass through safely, to which the king agreed.
Some of the non-Jews in Jerusalem were disappointed the king allowed Nehemiah to go.
Nehemiah secretly inspected the wall, then he asked all the people to help him rebuild the wall and they agreed.
They were mocked by the non-Jews who did not want to see this project succeed.
Overview of chapter 3
The priest, Levites, leaders, nobles, and common people worked side by side making repairs to the walls.
Reflection
Are you noticeably sad when you see things not going well for the people of God? When you see that others in the church are in need does it cause you to weep, pray, and fast? Do you offer up quick prayers during times of immediate need or stress? Are you actively working side by side with your brothers and sisters in Christ to build up the church?
For Further Study
King Artaxerxes: Ezra 7
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