Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Nehemiah, the Jewish cupbearer to the king of Persia, is heartbroken to learn that Jerusalem is in shambles. He's so sad that he can't even bear a cup without getting weepy.

Nehemiah was the “cupbearer” (Nehemiah 1:1, 11) to the Persian king Artaxerxes I (r. 465-425 B.C.) Nehemiah 2:1 (RSV) In the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was ...

Because of the faith and perspective of Nehemiah himself, the book of Nehemiah might well furnish sermon, reference, and planning material for a modern building program. Nehemiah furnished leadership ...

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THEME : "REMEMBER ME, MY GOD,WITH FAVOUR, ACCORDING TO ALL THAT I HAVE DONE FOR THIS PEOPLE" TEXT : Nehemiah 5:19. INTRODUCTION: Nehemiah means "The Lord Comforts". He was born in exile and grew to ...

More than 25 previously unpublished “Dead Sea Scroll” fragments, dating back 2,000 years and holding text from the Hebrew Bible, have been brought to light, their contents detailed in two new books.

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. More than 25 previously unpublished "Dead Sea Scroll" fragments, dating back 2,000 years and ...

Listening to experienced leaders in the movement for justice is how we grow. People who have been in the struggle for a while have seen the kinds of problems we’re facing and, by God’s grace, have ...