Summary of Nehemiah 1; 4:4-5, 5:6-9, and 6:14-15
Nehemiah 1
Nehemiah reports that Jerusalem is broken and the gates have burned. He prayed to God, saying he confessed the sins he and the Israelites had made. They have not obeyed. He reminds God of His promise to gather them back to the Promised Land if they return to Him and obey. He asks for favor before the Lord.
Nehemiah 4:4-5
Sanballat and Tobiah insulted the Israelites as they rebuilt Jerusalem’s wall. Nehemiah prayed to God to take them captive as punishment for ridiculing God. The people rebuilt the wall anyway.
Nehemiah 5:6-9
Some Jews spoke of their troubles to Nehemiah, saying they had to borrow money to pay the king’s taxes, and their children were forced into slavery, to get grain. Nehemiah went to the nobles and officials, telling them to stop taking advantage of their own people by charging interest and taking their fields and vineyards. The nobles agreed to give the land back. Nehemiah worked for the people and the land, never demanding the food allotted to the governor.
Nehemiah 6:14-15
Nehemiah simply prayed about being intimidated. He did not retaliate. The wall of Jerusalem was completed in 52 days.
BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 29, Day 4: Nehemiah 1; 4:4-5, 5:6-9, and 6:14-15
9) Currently, this unexpected cancer battle that I’ll have to fight and recover from. While the outcome is extremely good, it is still concerning, but with God, I have nothing to fear. And, I believe He wants me to push my novel, too.
10a) I believe this blog is God’s work, but when I began it, I received very hateful comments that I should not be posting my answers for others. Of course, the world is different now, and BSF has moved online. I still posted, and God still showed up in people’s lives. I believe my novel is God’s work. I believe my life is still His work.
b) Getting my novel published. I don’t feel like quitting, but it is daunting. But, I’ll persevere and rely on Him to open the doors I need if this is His will.
11) I never expect obeying God to be easy. It’s downright hard, but oh so worth it. I have to trust Him with my health and my purpose and writings. Nehemiah was given everything he needed to accomplish God’s purposes. God does the same for us. I just have to trust in that.
Conclusions BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 29, Day 4: Nehemiah 1; 4:4-5, 5:6-9, and 6:14-15
Great lesson in trusting God for everything.
End Notes BSF Study Questions Exile & Return: A Time to Build Lesson 29, Day 4: Nehemiah 1; 4:4-5, 5:6-9, and 6:14-15
See previous lessons for notes: HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE, HERE
Best Book Series!
*As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases