#7 - The Usual Suspects (Neh. 5-6)

06/07/2020 39 min Temporada 1
#7 - The Usual Suspects (Neh. 5-6)

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Episode Synopsis

In our fourth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about injustice in Jerusalem, Nehemiah’s integrity and work of restoration, and the completion of the wall.
 
Timestamps
(4:50) Discussion of Neh. 5 begins
(5:47) Jerusalem experiences famine & exploitation
(9:05) Nehemiah speaks out against the sins of the Israelites & works to restore just practices
(14:04) Nehemiah’s generosity & integrity
(19:09) Nehemiah & social justice


(20:32) Discussion of Neh. 6 begins
(21:17) Nehemiah’s enemies attempt to deceive him in three different ways
(28:18) Comparisons between Nehemiah & Jesus being tempted
(30:42) The wall is completed & God’s power is seen


(36:29) Wisdom & the Holy Spirit

 
Resources
Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
Music by chloemusic

 
Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapters 7-8.
 
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