Tag archive: Nehemiah
Dedicated to God in Tangible Ways
Whether it’s in marriage (v.30) or shopping (v.31), our actions should reflect our dedication to God. Nehemiah 10:1-33 Reference: v.30 “We promise not to give our daughters in marriage to the peoples around us or take their daughters for our sons.” (NIV Bible) Explore: My friend went through quite a significant conversion experience when she…
Tell Me A Story
When you listen to someone else’s story it is a huge privilege to be invited into that journey. Nehemiah 9:1-38 Reference: v.9 “You saw the suffering of our forefathers in Egypt; you heard their cry at the Red Sea.” (NIV Bible) Explore: Other people’s stories can have a big impact on our lives. I have…
Renting Your Faith
The frustration with renting isn’t just that you are paying off someone else’s mortgage, there are other limitations too. Nehemiah 8:13-18 Reference: v.17b From the days of Jushua son of Nun until that day, the Israelties had not celebrated it like this. And their joy was very great. (NIV Bible) Explore: I have been renting…
Free Worship
As I met a few other Christians and started attending their churches I discovered that church could be done in lots of different ways. Nehemiah 8:1-12 Reference: v.6 Ezra praised the Lord, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, “Amen! Amen!” They they bowed down and worshiped the Lord with…
Game Statistics
Of course, with all sport shown on TV you don’t just have the privilege of watching the games but you also have to listen to the commentators! Nehemiah 7:4-73 Reference: v.5b I found the genealogical record of those who had been the first to return. This is what I found written there… (NIV Bible) Explore: …