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To Know the Mind of the Spirit Interpreting the Law of God (25) You cannot be filled with the Spirit apart from God’s Law. To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the…
Delight in God’s Law Interpreting the Law of God (24) We will delight in the Law of God when we meet the Lord there. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in…
Think and Talk Interpreting the Law of God (23) Read, meditate on, and talk about the Law of God. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor…
All God’s People Interpreting the Law of God (22) Interpreting God’s Law is the duty of all citizens of the Kingdom of God. “Assemble the people, men, women, and little ones, that they may hear and learn to fear the…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…