Bible Blog 317

Today I read Nehemiah 12, listing priests, Levites, and leaders, and telling about how they dedicated the walls and thanked God. Today I considered that even when they completed the walls of Jerusalem they thanked God. Complete Walls Then Thank God After the walls...

Bible Blog 316

Today I read Nehemiah 11, in which the repeopling of Jerusalem occurred by people drawing lots and the rulers staying. Today I considered that they increased the population through rulers and people agreeing to live there. Population Increase Jerusalem increased their...

Bible Blog 315

Today I read Nehemiah 10, listing those signing the covenant and explaining how everyone was to give to God. Today I considered that people do give to God but the division among all the people serving God is not something I have seen in church. Signed Covenant and...

Bible Blog 314

Today I read Nehemiah 9, in which the Israelites fasted, repented, and made a covenant with God. Today I considered that everyone sins and makes mistakes but then we need to repent and recommit ourselves to following God. Repenting and Recommitting to the Covenant...

Bible Blog 313

Today I read Nehemiah 8, in which the law is read and explained to the people along with conducting seven days of feasting and sitting in booths. Today I considered that the instructions in the Bible can be hard to hear and accept but God wants us to rejoice over His...