Nehemiah 1:3-4: Vision and Leadership Nehemiah 1:3-4 (NIV) “They said to me, “Those who survived the exile are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.” When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some…
Rebuilding with Purpose: The Transformative Lessons from Nehemiah Nehemiah 1:3 (NIV) “They said to me, ‘Those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates have been burned with fire.’” Verse Exploration The book of Nehemiah is a…
Rebuilding Together: Community and Worship in Ezra 3:10-13 Ezra 3:10-13 (NIV) “When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, the priests in their vestments and with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, took their places to praise the Lord, as prescribed by David king of Israel. With…
Ezra 7:10: The Importance of God’s Word Ezra 7:10: The Importance of God’s Word Ezra 7:10 (NIV) “For Ezra had devoted himself to the study and observance of the Law of the Lord, and to teaching its decrees and laws in Israel.” Verse Exploration In the Book of Ezra, chapter 7, verse 10, we see…
Ezra 1:1-4: Returning to God Ezra 1:1-4: Returning to God Ezra 1:1-4 (NIV) 1 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put…
Ezra: Rebuilding Lives Through Faith Ezra, Chapter 1 (NIV) “In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, in order to fulfill the word of the Lord spoken by Jeremiah, the Lord moved the heart of Cyrus king of Persia to make a proclamation throughout his realm and to put it in writing.” Verse Exploration…
Renewal and Restoration: A Deep Dive into 2 Chronicles 34:29-33 Renewal and Restoration: A Deep Dive into 2 Chronicles 34:29-33 2 Chronicles 34:29-33 (NIV) 29 Then the king called together all the elders of Judah and Jerusalem. 30 He went up to the temple of the Lord with the people of Judah, the inhabitants of…
2 Chronicles 20:21-22: The Power of Corporate Worship 2 Chronicles 20:21-22 (NIV) “After consulting the people, Jehoshaphat appointed men to sing to the Lord and to praise him for the splendor of his holiness as they went out at the head of the army, saying: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, for his love endures forever.’…
2 Chronicles 7:14: Seeking God’s Presence 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Verse Exploration The verse from…
Finding Strength and Wisdom in 2 Chronicles Finding Strength and Wisdom in 2 Chronicles 2 Chronicles 7:14 (NIV) “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will…