A Sure Covenant August 11, 2013 Lesson: Nehemiah 9:38–10:39 Key Verse: Nehemiah 9:38 drtheu Introduction The people of Israel had sinned against their God. Therefore, the Lord delivered them into the hands of their enemies. However, the Lord heard their cries. Thus Nehemiah records the grace of God, saying, “thou heardest them from heaven: ...
Thou Art the Lord August 4, 2013 Lesson: Nehemiah 8:13–9:6 Key Verse: Nehemiah 9:6 wry Introduction Nehemiah, “Jehovah is comfort,” was the son of Hachaliah (Neh. 1:1). Armed with the authority of the king of Persia, Nehemiah returned, as many did before him and with him, from captivity, for the purpose of rebuilding the ...
God’s Servants August 18, 2013 Lesson: Nehemiah 1:1–11 Key Verse: Nehemiah 1:10 rtyeuy Introduction Nehemiah, meaning, “Jehovah is comfort,” was appointed by Artaxerxes, king of Persia, to be the king’s cupbearer. As the one who tasted the king’s wine to see if it was poisoned, Nehemiah was close to the king and was able ...
Inherited Traditions Interpreting the Law of God (21) We have much to learn from our forebears about interpreting God’s Law. So then, brothers, stand firm and hold to the traditions that you were taught by us, either by our spoken word or by our letter. 2 Thessalonians 2:15 In the Christian community, we do ...
The Good Work August 25, 2013 Nehemiah 2:1–18 Key Verse: Nehemiah 2:18 r6uri6 Introduction Nehemiah (Jehovah is Comfort), the son of Hachaliah, worked alongside of Ezra in the rebuilding of Jerusalem. Ezra and Nehemiah were at one time one book, divided at the time of the 1560 translation of the Geneva Bible. What is ...
The Law and the Rest of Scripture Interpreting the Law of God (20) The Law of God is the acorn to the oak of Scripture. And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27 Jesus was eager to teach those ...
Begin Here (4) Interpreting the Law of God (19) Jesus is the last word on the Law of God. “You have heard it said… But I say to you….” Matthew 5:21, 22 The entire New Testament points us to Jesus Christ—as, indeed, do all the other Scriptures. So when we are interpreting the Law, ...
Begin Here (3) Interpreting the Law of God (18) Do you not know that those who are employed in the temple service get their food from the temple, and those who serve at the altar share in the sacrificial offerings? In the same way, the Lord commanded that those who proclaim the ...
Begin Here (2) Interpreting the Law of God (17) The New Testament helps us discern principles at work in the Law of God. It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not tolerated even among pagans, for a man has his father’s wife. And ...
Begin Here (1) Interpreting the Law of God (16) The New Testament is our first and best guide for understanding the Law. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles ...