_SAD WORDS CONCERNING JERUSALEM -- NEHEMIAH 1:1-4:_ Nehemiah is identified as the son of Hachaliah. He served in Shushan, the palace of the king of Persia. This is where Esther had lived and served as queen. (Esther 1:2) This great book teaches us that (1) God really cares about His people, (2) He d... [ Continue Reading ]
_NEHEMIAH'S PRAYER TO GOD NEHEMIAH 1:5-7:_ Nehemiah knew that the first thing that needed to be done was to seek God's help so he prayed diligently. His desire was to please the Almighty. Nehemiah began his prayer by exalting God and His greatness. He said, "Lord God of heaven, you are great and fea... [ Continue Reading ]
_REMEMBERING GOD'S PROMISE -- NEHEMIAH 1:8-9:_ Nehemiah's prayer recalled the promise that God had made to Moses. "Please remember the promise you made to Moses. You told him that if we were unfaithful, you would scatter us among foreign nations. But you also said that no matter how far away we were... [ Continue Reading ]
_A REQUEST FOR MERCY -- NEHEMIAH 1:10-11:_ Nehemiah was the king's cupbearer. He prayed that he could find mercy from the king to journey to Jerusalem to help to rebuild and restore the wall. He also asked God for help. He saw a great work that needed to be done but he did not proceed until he asked... [ Continue Reading ]