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The Tragedy of Spiritual Decline # 30 Nehemiah 13
The Tragedy of Spiritual Decline # 30 Nehemiah 13: 1-14 I trust that you have been encouraged and even challenged by our study in the book of Nehemiah. Tonight we begin to consider the concluding chapter in this wonderful book. As we look back over the events and people recorded in Nehemiah, we find a solid example from which we can gain valuable insight into serving the Lord and being prosperous in our efforts. With the exception of the grievance over greed in Chapter 5 and the doubt from Judah in Chapter 6, we have studied a people who faced overwhelming odds and overcame, by the help of the Lord, for His glory. We see a people that were committed to the task at hand, a people who confessed their sins and sought restoration. We find a people who followed the leadership of Nehemiah and Ezra, offering worship unto the Lord. This has been a great study of triumph in the face of adversity and worship offered to the worthy Lord. However, in this closing chapter we find a particular danger that we all must avoid. After all the people had experienced, and the victories they had enjoyed, sadly it didn’t take long for the people to revert back to the old ways, seeking to please and satisfy the flesh. As we come to Chapter 13 we find that Nehemiah had returned for a time to Persia, fulfilling his obligation to King Artaxerxes. Neh.13:6 – But in all this time was not I at Jerusalem: for in the two and thirtieth year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon came I unto the king, and after certain days obtained I leave of the king: Apparently the set time that Nehemiah had been granted to restore the city walls had expired and he had to return to Persia. -
Week Thirty-Eight: a Kingdom Rebuilt
Week Thirty-eight: A Kingdom Rebuilt - Nehemiah 8-9 Overview As he prepares Israel to enter the land of promise, Moses speaks about the importance of Bible literacy: “At the end of every seven years, at the appointed time . you shall read this law before all Israel in their hearing . that their children, who have not known it, may hear and learn to fear the LORD your God as long as you live in the land” (Deut. 31:9-13). He completes the writing of the words of the law in a book and commands that the book be placed prominently beside the ark of the covenant (31:24-26). He regards Bible literacy as the very heart of Israel, “For it is not a futile thing for you, because it is your life, and by this word you shall prolong your days in the land which you cross over the Jordan to possess” (32:47). Moses also speaks about the time that their disobedience will take them into captivity, but that the LORD will bring them back to the land of promise—“that the LORD your God will bring you back from captivity, and have compassion on you, and gather you again from all the nations where the LORD your God has scattered you . from there the LORD your God will gather you, and from there He will bring you” (Deut. 30:3-4). Throughout Israel’s history they ignore Moses’ urgent warning regarding Bible literacy. Nearly 1,000 years pass, and they are taken captive by the Babylonians. -
Ezra and Nehemiah Violating the Spirit of the Law Lesson #5 for November 2, 2019 Scriptures: Nehemiah 5; Exodus 21:2-7; Micah 6:8; Deuteronomy 23:21-23
Ezra and Nehemiah Violating the Spirit of the Law Lesson #5 for November 2, 2019 Scriptures: Nehemiah 5; Exodus 21:2-7; Micah 6:8; Deuteronomy 23:21-23. 1. This lesson is based on the story recorded in Nehemiah 5. Have you ever been tempted to do something that was legal but not, strictly speaking, honest? Or, not ethical? 2. Almost from the beginning of time, humans have struggled with the question of wealth, poverty, and the gap between the rich and the poor. Jesus stated, “You have the poor with you always.” (Matthew 26:11, NKJV*) Does that give those who have more money or power the right to abuse them? That surely would not be a Christian thing to do. 3. Nehemiah 5, the main subject of our lesson for this week, follows a very clear structure: I. People’s troubles and complaints and Nehemiah’s decisive actions (Neh. 5:1-13) 1. People’s reasons for grievance (Neh. 5:1-5) 2. Nehemiah’s anger and rebuke (Neh. 5:6-7a) 3. Nehemiah’s call for a public assembly, and his charge against leaders (Neh. 5:7b-8a) 4. Leaders’ silence (Neh. 5:8b) 5. Nehemiah’s admonishment of leaders to walk in the fear of God and to return properties to people and repair the losses (Neh. 5:9-11) 6. Leaders’ positive response (Neh. 5:12a) 7. Oath of leaders, Nehemiah’s symbolic action, and people’s grateful praises to the Lord (Neh. 5:12b-13) II. Nehemiah’s 12 years of diligent and unselfish ministry (Neh. -
Nehemiah 13:15-22 Lesson Title: Sanctifying the Lord's Day Introduct
International Sunday School Lesson Study Notes Lesson Text: Nehemiah 13:15-22 Lesson Title: Sanctifying the Lord's Day Introduction History records the sad and discouraging truth that spiritual renewals and revivals are often short-lived. After all the wonderful events recorded in the book of Nehemiah we come to the final chapter that begins with less than encouraging news. Nehemiah 13 is one of the last portions of the Old Testament to be written and contains a turn of events that should place all of God's children on spiritual alert, especially after we have been spiritually renewed. In the 32nd year of the reign of Artaxerxes, about 433 B.C., Nehemiah left Jerusalem and returned to Persia. It seems from Nehemiah 2:6 that he had promised the king and queen that he would return. Since Esther was the queen of the previous king Ahasuerus, it could be that she had influenced the present king and queen to be kind and favorable to the Jews. That would have made it easier and possibly even desirable for Nehemiah to return. Either way, Nehemiah returned to Persia. During Nehemiah's absence of about 10-12 years, the people returned to their former ways, led by the high priest Eliashib (Nehemiah 13:4-5). It was during Nehemiah's absence that the prophet Malachi wrote his prophecy indicting the priests and the people for their sinful actions. When Nehemiah returned and realized what had happened, he said, "...it grieved me sore" (Nehemiah 13:8). The spiritual decline of the people involved three general areas. -
So the Wall Was Completed on the Twenty-Fifth of the Month Elul, in Fifty- Two Days
SO THE WALL WAS COMPLETED ON THE TWENTY-FIFTH OF THE MONTH ELUL, IN FIFTY- TWO DAYS. WHEN ALL OUR ENEMIES HEARD OF IT, AND ALL THE NATIONS SURROUNDING US SAW IT, THEY LOST THEIR CONFIDENCE; FOR THEY RECOGNIZED THAT THIS WORK HAD BEEN ACCOMPLISHED WITH THE HELP OF OUR GOD. NEHEMIAH 6:15-16 RENEWAL THROUGH LEADERSHIP DATE WEEK OVERVIEW KEY VERSES May 16 & 17 3 of 5 Nehemiah 5-6 Nehemiah 6:15-16 The book of Nehemiah is often viewed as a manual on biblical leadership. Essential elements of biblical leadership like prayer, faith, vision, planning, organization, team building, and perseverance are vividly displayed in Nehemiah’s life. He was a man of God who could weep over the condition of God’s people and city yet be proactive and decisive in responsive action. Nehemiah provides a model for God’s servants of every age. The central message of the book of Nehemiah is the restoration of Jerusalem as the city of God and the nation of Israel as the covenant people of God. From both the divine and the human viewpoints, the wall around Jerusalem was essential to the restoration and establishment of Judah in the land. Jerusalem would always remain vulnerable to attack and Yahweh’s name seemingly discredited until the wall was restored (1:1-3). Prayer was Nehemiah’s first approach to solving the problem (1:4-11), but prayer and action go hand in hand, so Nehemiah approached the Persian king with a plan and secured the support needed to do God’s work (2:1-9). -
Nehemiah 5: a Response to Philippe Guillaume
The Journal of Hebrew Scriptures ISSN 1203-1542 http://www.jhsonline.org and http://purl.org/jhs Articles in JHS are being indexed in the ATLA Religion Database, RAMBI, and BiBIL. Their abstracts appear in Reli- gious and Theological Abstracts. The journal is archived by Library and Archives Canada and is accessible for consultation and research at the Electronic Collection site maintained by Library and Archives Canada (for a direct link, click here). Volume 10, Article 13 MARVIN LLOYD MILLER, NEHEMIAH 5: A RESPONSE TO PHILIPPE GUILLAUME 1 2 JOURNAL OF HEBREW SCRIPTURES NEHEMIAH 5: A RESPONSE TO PHILIPPE GUILLAUME MARVIN LLOYD MILLER UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER, ENGLAND Nehemiah 5 has traditionally been understood as a description of an acute social and economic crisis. Understood in this way, the chapter can be seen as an example of a community which endea- vored to overcome social stratification. Nehemiah is viewed by many scholars as a reformer who demands that the elite stop their predatory practices. Philippe Guillaume in his recent article “Ne- hemiah 5: No economic crisis”1 contends that the “crisis” in Ne- hemiah 5 was not due to social stratification, but was a “political crisis provoked by a change of local dynasties” (21). By setting out the socio-historical context, he draws the conclusion that the Ben- jaminite elite that had served the Neo-Babylonians lost its privileges to a new group that benefited from the backing of the Achaeme- nids (21). Guillaume’s proposal deserves serious consideration, for his landmark article will need to be responded to by all who treat this subject. -
Ezra Nehemiah Esther (People’S Bible), by John F
Presentation for this Lesson: EZRA https://prezi.com/p/np8i1fqxaj2w/#present LAMB OF GOD & LUTHERAN CHURCH NEHEMIAH SPRING 2018 Lesson One – Introduction to Ezra From Ezra Nehemiah Esther (People’s Bible), by John F. Brug © 1985 Northwestern Publishing House. 1. Historical Background Notes: 2. Explain why the study of history is more important to Christianity than to any other religion. More than any other religion, Christianity is a religion of history. Other religions are made up primarily of legends, myths, and laws that don’t depend on a real historical setting. But our Christian faith rests on the acts of God that he carried out in history. To understand God’s plan of salvation, we must understand how he used real people who lived at definite times and in real places to carry out his plans. To understand the stories of the Old Testament well, we need to know something about the historical circumstances surrounding them. None of the Old Testament stories or books are meant to stand by themselves as independent short stories. They are really chapters of one long story—a story that stretches from Eden to Bethlehem. It is the grand story of how God fulfilled his promise and brought his Son into the world. (John F. Brug. Ezra,Nehemiah,Esther (People’s Bible). Northwestern Publishing House (1985), p. 2) 3. What additional reasons for studying Bible history do the passages below give us? • Hebrews 12:1-3 • Hebrews 13:7-8 4. What are the main lessons and benefits to be gained from the study of these three books? 5. -
Five Shadowy Time Gaps Related to Ezra-Nehemiah
Scholars Crossing LBTS Faculty Publications and Presentations Fall 2003 Skullduggery in the Silences: Five Shadowy Time Gaps Related to Ezra-Nehemiah A. Boyd Luter Liberty University, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/lts_fac_pubs Part of the Biblical Studies Commons, Comparative Methodologies and Theories Commons, Ethics in Religion Commons, History of Religions of Eastern Origins Commons, History of Religions of Western Origin Commons, Other Religion Commons, and the Religious Thought, Theology and Philosophy of Religion Commons Recommended Citation Luter, A. Boyd, "Skullduggery in the Silences: Five Shadowy Time Gaps Related to Ezra-Nehemiah" (2003). LBTS Faculty Publications and Presentations. 314. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/lts_fac_pubs/314 This Article is brought to you for free and open access by Scholars Crossing. It has been accepted for inclusion in LBTS Faculty Publications and Presentations by an authorized administrator of Scholars Crossing. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Faith & Mission 2111 (Fall 2003) 67-76 Skullduggery in the Silences: Five Shadowy Time Gaps Related to Ezra-Nehemiah I·j I A. Boyd Luter c= = Professor of Biblical Studies TIle Criswell College 4010 Gaston Ave. Dallas, Texas 75246 = ""'" I. Introduction: When Silence Is Anything but "Golden" hen there is much being said, or there is constant or grating noise, and it has been that way for some time, it is indeed true that "silence is Wgolden," a very -
Study-Guide-Nehemiah.Pdf
When It's All Gone Wrong - Nehemiah 1 Faith that Overflows - Nehemiah 2 Don't Give Up - Nehemiah 3&4 A God Who Cares - Nehemiah 5 I Am Doing Important Work, and Cannot Come Down - Nehemiah 6 Stirred by the Spirit - Nehemiah 7 The Joy of the Lord - Nehemiah 8 A Pattern for Peace - Nehemiah 9 A Journey of Joy - Nehemiah 12 Happily Ever After? - Nehemiah 13 christcentral.church/nehemiah When It’s All Gone Wrong – Nehemiah 1 Suggested Questions from the Text Read through the passage. These questions are designed to help you consider the text as you read. Nehemiah 1:1-4 – “Jerusalem’s wall has been broken down” - What person - or group of people - would prevent you from enjoying your ‘success’ if they were failing or suffering? - Does the state of the Church - in this city, nation, globally - make you weep? - Do your friends / family see hope in the message of the Church? Why? Nehemiah 1:5-11a – “I said…” - How can our faith be affected when we allow ‘the big ask’ to dominate our prayers – rather than our big God? - How does Nehemiah’s prayer compare with the way you pray? Nehemiah 1:11b – “…At the time, I was the king’s cupbearer” - How can we be distracted by our own goals and comforts or sense of prosperity and success? - How are you using the influence and success God has given you to help others? What purpose do they serve? Sermon Overview (When It’s All Gone Wrong) If you have accepted that God exists – that He is real – the question of ‘how can I know God and be at peace with Him?’ is of great importance. -
Survey of the Old Testament Instructor's Guide
Village Missions Website: http://www.vmcdi.com Contenders Discipleship Initiative E-mail: [email protected] Old Testament Village Missions The Hebrew Scriptures Contenders Discipleship Initiative The Law The Prophets The Writings Survey of the Old Testament Instructor’s Guide Contenders Discipleship Initiative – Old Testament Survey Instructor’s Guide TRAINING MODULE SUMMARY Course Name Survey of the Old Testament Course Number in Series 4 Creation Date March 2017 Created By: Cliff Horr Last Date Modified April 2018 Version Number 3.0 Copyright Note Contenders Discipleship Initiative is a two-year ministry equipping program started in 1995 by Pastor Ron Sallee at Machias Community Church, Snohomish, WA. More information regarding the full Contenders program and copies of this guide and corresponding videos can be found at http://www.vmcontenders.org or http://www.vmcdi.com Copyright is retained by Village Missions with all rights reserved to protect the integrity of this material and the Village Missions Contenders Discipleship Initiative. Contenders Discipleship Initiative Disclaimer The views and opinions expressed in the Contenders Discipleship Initiative courses are those of the instructors and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of Village Missions. The viewpoints of Village Missions may be found at https://villagemissions.org/doctrinal-statement/ The Contenders program is provided free of charge and it is expected that those who receive freely will in turn give freely. Permission for non-commercial use -
Book of Nehemiah
THE TEMPLE SOLOMON’S TEMPLE SOLOMON FINISHED THE TEMPLE (959 BC)? DESTROYED BY NEBUCHADNEZZAR (586 BC)? ZERUBBABEL’S TEMPLE RECONSTRUCTION UNDER CYRUS (536 BC)? BUILDING CEASES UNDER ARTAXERXES (17 YEARS)? BUILDING CONTINUES UNDER DARIUS (519 BC)? TEMPLE COMPLETED UNDER DARIUS (516 BC)? (516-458 BC)? HEROD’S TEMPLE CONSTRUCTION BEGAN (20 BC)? COMPLETED 46 YEARS (JOHN 2:20) (64 AD)? CHRONOLOGY OF BOOKS OBADIAH (605-585 BC)? EZEKIEL (593-571 BC)? DANIEL (605-530 BC)? EZRA (538-457 BC)? ZECHARIAH (520-480 BC)? ESTHER (479-478 BC)? NEHEMIAH (445-432 BC)? MALACHI (440-430 BC)? BABYLONIAN CAPTIVITY NEBUCHADNEZZAR DANIEL 1:1 (539 BC)? CYRUS EZRA 1-3 (538-537 BC)? AHASUERUS EZRA 4 (7 MONTHS) (537 BC)? DARIUS EZRA 5-6 (536-516 BC)? QUEEN ESTHER ESTHER 2-10 (479-478 BC)? ARTAXERXES LONGIMANUS (465-424 BC)? EZRA 7-10 (458-457 BC)? NEHEMIAH 1-13 (445-432 BC)? PEOPLE TO REMEMBER NEBUCHADNEZZAR - DESTROYED JERUSALEM (586 BC)? ARTAXERXES - KING OF PERSIA 465-425 BC? LONGIMANUS - SON OF XERXES NEHEMIAH - COMFORTED OF YAHWEH SON OF HACHALIAH - BROTHER OF HANANI 445-433 BC? ADVERSARIES OF NEHEMIAH SANBALLAT THE HORONITE - GOVERNOR OF SAMARIA TOBIAH THE AMMONITE - JOINT GOVERNOR WITH SANBALLAT GESHEM THE ARAB - CHIEF OF THE ARABS IN SAMARIA ELIASHIB THE HIGH PRIEST EZRA THE PRIEST - THE SCRIBE OUTLINE NEHEMIAH CHAPTER THIRTEEN THE LAW CONDEMNS ALL MIXED MARRIAGES v. 1-3 TOBIAH IS CAST OUT OF THE TEMPLE V. 4-9 THE PEOPLE BRING THEIR TITHES V. 10-14 THE SABBATHS HAD BEEN PROFANED V. 15-22 LIST OF THOSE WHO HAD FOREIGN WIVES PRIEST WHO MARRIED SANBALLAT’S DAUGHTER V. -
Book of the Occurrences of the Times to Jeshurun in the Land of Israel - Koṛ Ot Ha-ʻitim Li-Yeshurun Be-ʾerets Yisŕ Aʾel
University of Pennsylvania ScholarlyCommons Miscellaneous Papers Miscellaneous Papers 8-2011 Book of the Occurrences of the Times to Jeshurun in the Land of Israel - Koṛ ot ha-ʻitim li-Yeshurun be-ʾErets Yisŕ aʾel David G. Cook Sol P. Cohen Follow this and additional works at: https://repository.upenn.edu/miscellaneous_papers Part of the Islamic World and Near East History Commons, Jewish Studies Commons, and the Religion Commons Cook, David G. and Cohen, Sol P., "Book of the Occurrences of the Times to Jeshurun in the Land of Israel - Koṛ ot ha-ʻitim li-Yeshurun be-ʾErets Yisŕ aʾel" (2011). Miscellaneous Papers. 10. https://repository.upenn.edu/miscellaneous_papers/10 This is an English translation of Sefer Korot Ha-'Itim (First Edition, 1839; Reprint with Critical Introduction, 1975) This paper is posted at ScholarlyCommons. https://repository.upenn.edu/miscellaneous_papers/10 For more information, please contact [email protected]. Book of the Occurrences of the Times to Jeshurun in the Land of Israel - Koṛ ot ha-ʻitim li-Yeshurun be-ʾErets Yisŕ aʾel Abstract This work was authored by Menahem Mendel me-Kaminitz (an ancestor of one of the current translators David Cook) following his first attempt ot settle in the Land of Israel in 1834. Keywords Land of Israel, Ottoman Palestine, Menahem Mendel me-Kaminitz, Korat ha-'itim, history memoirs Disciplines Islamic World and Near East History | Jewish Studies | Religion Comments This is an English translation of Sefer Korot Ha-'Itim (First Edition, 1839; Reprint with Critical Introduction, 1975) This other is available at ScholarlyCommons: https://repository.upenn.edu/miscellaneous_papers/10 The Book of the Occurrences of the Times to Jeshurun in the Land of Israel Sefer KOROT HA-‘ITIM li-Yeshurun be-Eretz Yisra’el by Menahem Mendel ben Aharon of Kamenitz Translation by: David G.