Ezranehemiah the niv application commentary kindle edition. Nehemiah would eventually become governor of jerusalem, but he started out as a cupbearer to king artaxerxes. Sometimes it comes in a very subtle manner, and at other times it comes through strong, open resistance. The internal opposition in nehemiahs day was abuseexploitation v. In verses 78 we read that when sanballat, tobiah, the arabs, the ammonites, and the ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of jerusalem was going forward and that the breaches were beginning to be closed, they were very angry. You can follow along with our sermon notes through our church app. Mar, 2018 instead, you go directly to the person causing the disunity. When sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly inc. Nehemiah ran into opposition the moment he set his heart to obey gods command to rebuild the walls and gates of jerusalem. In the month of kislev in the twentieth year, while i was in the citadel of susa, hanani, one of my brothers, came from judah with some other men, and i questioned them about the jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about jerusalem. The book of nehemiah provides an early case study in strategic management. Ezra, nehemiah niv application commentary logos bible software.
Nehemiah 9 niv bible on the twentyfourth day of the same. In the fourth chapter we find nehemiah continuing to deal with opposition that began in chapter two. Nehemiah s prayer the words of nehemiah son of hakaliah. The people of israel dedicate the walls of the city to the lord, including much celebration nehemiah 12. Nehemiah does not give in to distraction this same refrain is repeated throughout this chapter and the whole book. There he rebuilds the walls, despite the opposition of israels enemies, and reforms the community in conformity with the law of moses. The book of nehemiah contains several classic examples of opposition encountered by a man called by the lord to accomplish a specific task. Read and study in nehemiah using the new international version of gods word. Nehemiah does not allow himself to be distracted by the schemes of the enemy. So we built the wall and the whole wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work nehemiah 4. The work on rebuilding the wall of jerusalem has started to make progress when they get opposition from their neighbors who dont want to see israel thrive.
Further opposition to the rebuilding 1 when word came to sanballat, tobiah, geshem the arab and the rest of our enemies that i had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in itthough up to that time i had not set the doors in the gates 2 sanballat and geshem sent me this message. The book of nehemiah jerusalem walls summary overview. Further opposition to the rebuilding 1 when word came to sanballat, tobiah, geshem the arab and the rest of our enemies that i had rebuilt the wall and not a gap was left in it though up to that time i had not set the doors in the gates 2 sanballat and geshem sent me this message. Years later, nehemiah returns for a second term as governor. Nehemiah 9 niv bible on the twentyfourth day of the. Nehemiah s concern for jerusalem and the commission he obtained from the king to go thither, ch. Book of nehemiah overview insight for living ministries. Nehemiah s prayer 1 the words of nehemiah son of hakaliah. However, it was four months before he was presented with an opportunity to make his request to the king 2. Nehemiah 12 niv bible these were the priests and levites. Nehemiah new international version read the bible studylight. Nehemiah 4 niv opposition to the rebuilding when bible. Nehemiah faithfulness to god discover the book ministries.
Nehemiah 4 opposition episode 624 the bible study podcast. A selection of these strategies, many of which belong to the transformational leader, will be explained and evaluated below. In the month of kislev in the twentieth year, while i was in the citadel of susa, 2 hanani, one of my brothers, came from judah with some other men, and i questioned them about the jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about jerusalem 3 they said to me, those who survived the exile and are back in the province. Nehemiah told their enemies, the god of heaven will give us success. Unbelievers and believers alike can be the source of such problems, and people never know in advance how, when, or from where opposition to the lords work will appear. In the month of kislev in the twentieth year, while i was in the citadel of susa, 2 hanani, one of my brothers, came from judah with some other men, and i questioned them about the jewish remnant. On the twentyfourth day of the same month, the israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing. He faced difficulty before he even got to the city. Then, after he reached jerusalem, enemies rose up to oppose everything he did.
Nehemiah wont give in to distraction 14 discussion questions. They said to me, those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in. Adjoining this, jedaiah son of harumaph made repairs opposite his house. As sequel of the book of ezra the book of nehemiah reports the third return to jerusalem in 445 bc. Jan 02, 2020 rebuilding the walls of jerusalem was an important sign to the enemies of israel. This book, as was true in the book of ezra, has copies of letters, decrees, registers and other documents. This summary of the book of nehemiah provides information about the title, authors, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of nehemiah.
Includes cross references, discussion questions, teaching points, outline, and applications on nehemiah 6. I told them you are exacting usury from your own countrymen. Apr 06, 2019 immediately nehemiah met opposition from sanballat the horonite and tobiah the ammonite, neighboring governors, who feared a fortified jerusalem. In the commentary, donna and thomas petter lead us through this narrative of restoration and help. Further opposition to the rebuilding when word came to sanballat, tobiah, geshem the arab and the rest of our enemies that i had rebuilt the wall. Nehemiah 4 niv opposition to the rebuilding when bible gateway.
Nehemiah inspects jerusalems walls 11 i went to jerusalem, and after staying there three days 12 i set out during the night with a few others. The book tells how nehemiah, at the court of the king in susa, is informed that jerusalem is without walls, and resolves to restore them. These events are described in the book of nehemiah. If ezra was the writer, he was copying from the journal of nehemiah.
Nehemiah went on with the work of building the wall. The enemies of resolution the book of nehemiah abundant. Much of the book is a firstperson account of the circumstances surrounding nehemiah s return to jerusalem chapters 17. There he rebuilds the walls, despite the opposition of israels enemies, and reforms the community in. Nehemiah saw his main task in rebuilding the walls and gates of the destroyed city of jerusalem. In a rousing speech to the jews, nehemiah told them the hand of god was upon him and convinced them to rebuild the wall. Nehemiah was armed with an eclectic array of leadership strategies, ranging from prayer to perseverance.
Nehemiah how to handle opposition pictures of silver. The second main section of the book is found in chapter. In the hebrew bible the book of nehemiah comfort of jah forms a unity with the preceding book of ezra compare with the notes on ezra. Nehemiah was written to the jewish people who had recently returned to jerusalem and the surrounding area. Nehemiah s prayer for remnant at jerusalem, chapter 1. When the enemy opposes us as he surely will, we should respond with prayer, work, vigilance, and focus on the. Finally, 4 they kept their minds focused on the lord. Nehemiah 6 niv further opposition to the rebuilding bible. The king appoints him as governor of judah and he travels to jerusalem. He ridiculed the jews, and in the presence of his associates and the army.
In fact, the book of nehemiah is more like a diary detailing his life and thoughts, and it is the largest work of its kind in the bible. Read the book of nehemiah from the bible with full chapters, summary and. Why was it important to rebuild the walls around jerusalem. Nehemiah 4 niv opposition to the rebuilding when bible gateway opposition to the rebuilding when sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed. Date the prediction of the coming babylonian invasion 1. Opposition to the rebuilding when sanballat heard that we were rebuilding the wall, he became angry and was greatly incensed.
We shall learn how he and god handle the six ways that his purpose is frustrated. The frank and vivid reporting indicates that much of the material in the book comes from what must have been nehemiah s personal diary. The book of nehemiah, in the hebrew bible, largely takes the form of a firstperson memoir concerning the rebuilding of the walls of jerusalem after the babylonian exile by nehemiah, a jew who is a high official at the persian court, and the dedication of the city and its people to gods laws. The people worked hard, with weapons ready in case of an attack. We his servants will start rebuilding, but as for you, you have no share in jerusalem or any claim or historic right to it nehemiah 2. The books of ezra and nehemiah describe the revival wrought by god of a small part of the jews who now returned into the land of promise and gathered again unto the place, which jehovah had. Rephaiah son of hur, ruler of a halfdistrict of jerusalem, repaired the next section. Facing the opposition whenever the lord calls a person to serve him, opposition usually follows. This week pastor doug earls continues our series from the book of nehemiah from chapter 4.
Nehemiah realized the urgency of the situation and prayerfully requested, give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man 1. Dec 12, 2018 nehemiah s prayers are just a reflection of his continual devotion to god. In the hebrew bible the book of nehemiah comfort of jah forms a unity with the. Nehemiah 1 niv nehemiahs prayer the words of bible gateway. One thing that clearly emerges from this book is that life is a battle from beginning to end. I had not told anyone what my god had put in my heart to do for jerusalem. Nehemiah 19 niv nehemiahs prayer the words of bible. Nehemiah s journey started out well but he met with opposition upon arrival. The wall is finished in spite of all opposition 1519 i.
The book of nehemiah can therefore have been composed up to around 400 bc. In the face of tremendous odds, opposition and betrayal, both ezra and nehemiah displayed selflessness and devotion by following their calling and trusting gods plan. The book of nehemiah contains several classic examples of opposition. Intro to habakkuk biblica the international bible society. Nehemiah complete bible book chapters and summary new. Opposition to the completed wall 16 when all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their selfconfidence, because they. Nehemiah s next efforts focus on the resettlement of jerusalem nehemiah 11. Nehemiah served not as a priest, but in secular offices, using his position to bring back to the jews order, stability, and proper focus on god, who uses all manner of. The restored community was a chastened people, yet they were also in need of frequent rebuke and reformation. Nehemiah and his people responded to the enemys opposition by lifting their voices in prayer, putting their hearts into the work, and by vigilantly keeping their eyes on the enemy. The book of nehemiah, in the hebrew bible, largely takes the form of a first person memoir. Although the books bear different names they follow each other without paragraph and the numeration of the masorah is listed at the end of nehemiah for both books. I pondered them in my mind and then accused the nobles and officials. Intro to ezra biblica the international bible society.
Our focus here will be on chapter four, but the book opens with nehemiah receiving a sad, surprising report from jerusalem and it grieves him to the point of tears and. In the month of kislev in the twentieth year, while i was in the citadel of susa, 2 hanani, one of my brothers, came from judah with some other men, and i questioned them about the jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about jerusalem. And it came to pass in the month nisan, in the twentieth year of artaxerxes the king, that wine. Whenever the lord calls a person to serve him, opposition usually follows. Ezra is the most likely author, as the book was originally probably written as a single text, following the passages contained in the book of ezra. So nehemiah s first stay lasted from 445 to 433 bc and the second stay probably followed soon after. Sep 12, 2019 nehemiah 4 opposition episode 624 this is the episode is part 4 in a study of the book of nehemiah. God led jerusalem through a period of restoration and revival by calling on ezra and nehemiah to overcome opposition and rebuild the city. His building the wall of jerusalem notwithstanding the opposition he met with, ch. Since the 16th century it has generally been treated as a separate book within the bible. So, what characterized the life that produced such a magnificent prayer as that recorded in nehemiah 1. Nehemiah 6 niv further opposition to the rebuilding.
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