by gatzntmy | Sep 30, 2024 | Bible Blog
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...
by gatzntmy | Sep 27, 2024 | Bible Blog
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...
by gatzntmy | Sep 26, 2024 | Bible Blog
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...
by gatzntmy | Sep 25, 2024 | Bible Blog
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...
by gatzntmy | Sep 24, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Nehemiah 7, in which the walls are complete with doors and there is a list of returnees from Babylon. Today I considered that sometimes you must establish safety and security before you can consider the other parts of the city. Returned and Genealogy Upon...
by gatzntmy | Sep 23, 2024 | Bible Blog
Today I read Nehemiah 6, in which their enemies made false rumors about Nehemiah because he finished the walls and were upset because nobles talked about all the work he completed. Today I considered that jealous people will try to stop you just because they are...