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In Nehemiah, chapter eight, verse ten, the people of God highly prized foods prepared with many fat and sweet drinks. Most ancient wines get boiled and condensed until becoming sweet and thick as honey or jellies. Then, it goes through a diluted process before drinking.The declaration of God’s Word accompanies a sincere desire to follow […]

In Nehemiah, chapter eight, verse nine, the people heard and understood the Word of God and felt a deep conviction of sin and guilt. The passages of the Law that brought a clear revelation of their spiritual condition may have been Leviticus twenty-six and Deuteronomy twenty-eight. These scriptures speak of God’s blessing or judgment, depending

In Nehemiah, chapter eight, verse seven, Ezra and the Levites demonstrate what should happen whenever God’s Word is known to His people. Many returned exiles no longer understood Hebrew, for their language, which was now Aramaic, obtained during their exile in Babylon. Therefore, while reading the Hebrew scriptures, a group of dedicated men translated it

In Nehemiah, chapter eight, verse six, this section describes one of the utmost worship services of all time. God desires the adoration of His people and calls them to worship Him regularly, as in Psalms twenty-nine, verse two, and chapter ninety-six, verse nine. Ezra blessed the Lord as an acknowledgment of praise to Jehovah, the

In Nehemiah, chapter eight, verse three, the revival was initiated by a sincere return to God’s Word and a diligent effort to understand its meaning, as in verse eight. For seven days, six hours each day, Ezra read from the book of the law, as in verses three and eighteen. One of the foremost evidences

In Nehemiah, chapter eight, verse one, begins with the law read and explained. The following chapters, eight through ten, describe one of the greatest revivals in the Old Testament and illustrate several fundamental principles for spiritual renewal and revival. Renewal and revival come only from God, for they meditate through God’s Word, as in verses

In Nehemiah, chapter seven, verse two, the scriptural principle of selecting leaders and overseers for God’s work is to appoint those who have persevered in faithfulness to God and His Word and have demonstrated a godly fear of sin and its consequences.Nehemiah gave his brother Hanani a charge over Jerusalem. Nehemiah was contemplating a return

In Nehemiah, chapter six, verse fifteen, the successful work of the wall happened because God was with His people, as in chapter two, verse twenty, and chapter four, verses fifteen and twenty, accordingly. The wall was ready because they were courageous, dedicated, and persevering leaders. Nehemiah depended solely on God for his protection and source

In Nehemiah, chapter six, verse twelve, all who claim to be messengers of God must be tested as to whether they are really from God. Some claim to be believers and proclaim that they are undertaking a ministry ordained by God, yet only seeking glory and prosperity for themselves. God’s people need discernment to judge

In Nehemiah, chapter six, verse three, the people of God must have a vision of the greatness for the work to which He calls them. Even though our task or contribution as individuals may seem small and inconsequential, corporately, as God’s people, we are “doing a great work.” Nehemiah was resolute in the objective of