Neh 10:1-39. Do Christians today have to keep the Sabbath? Can we work on Sundays? Do we have to tithe? Are we under the law in some areas? These questions are addressed as we considered the Jewish remnant realign their hearts afresh to the law, making fresh commitments to God. 

Neh 9:22-38. In this great chapter, God’s people reflect on their history of God’s abundant mercy towards them. Even though they failed time and time again, He never forsook them but was ready to forgive them and would always work to bring them back to himself. What encouraging commentary this is for us, knowing that […]

Neh 9:1-22. Two truths that run through Israel’s history, are “the sinfulness of men” and “God’s unfailing, covenant love”. Though they forsook Him, He never forsook them. We draw so much encouragement from knowing we are also the children of grace and he will never leave us or forsake us. 

Neh 8:13-20. After searching the scriptures, the fathers and priests acted on the Word by observing the Feast of Tabernacles and the people responded in faith and obedience, by building booths. May our faith and obedience be seen by others in our lives as we are not hearers only, but doers of the Word. 

Neh 8:1-12. After the reconstruction of the wall, there was now need for the re-instruction of the people. Ezra brings the book, the people hear attentively and hearts are realigned. This speaks to us of our need for the book, for preaching and gathering together in faith. Ah bring the book once more!