Text: Nehemiah 9:1-38. “Those of Israelite descent had separated themselves from all foreigners. They stood in their places and confessed their sins and wickedness of theirfathers,” verse 2 [NIV]. You need to separate yourself from the ungodly people or environment as you seek the Lord your God. You cannot afford to mix God with other things. Separate[…]
Text: Nehemiah 8:1-18. “…Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength,” verse 10 [NIV]. Nehemiah encouraged the children of Israel to celebrate as they share with those who did not have. They heard the words that God punishes sin but also rewards obedience. They had sinned yet God had not destroyed them out of His[…]
A group of 33 recently-appointed bishops is spending a week at Canterbury Cathedral – the Anglican Communion’s mother church – as part of a global induction programme. They are taking part in the new bishops course, which happens every February. It provides an opportunity for newly appointed bishops from around the world to meet each[…]
Text: Nehemiah 7:1-73. “ I put in charge of Jerusalem my brother Hanani, along with Hananiah the commander of the citadel, because he was a man of integrity and feared God more than most men do,” verse 2. [NIV]. As you serve God and His people, be a person of integrity and one who fears God. Our example and[…]
Text: Nehemiah 6:1-19. ‘One day I went to the house of Shemaiah son of Delaiah, the son of Mahetabel, who was shut in at his home. He said, “Let us meet in house of God, inside the temple, and let us close the temple doors, because men are coming to kill you- by night they are coming to[…]
Text: Nehemiah 5:1-19. “The former governors who were before me laid heavy burdens on the people and took from them for their daily ration forty shekels of silver…But I did not do so, because of the fear of God,” verse 15 [ESV]. Nehemiah led his people with a tender and loving heart. He did not tax his poor country men[…]
Text: Nehemiah 4:1-23. “Wherever you hear the sound of the trumpet, join us there. Our God will fight for us!” verse 20 [NIV]. Much as Nehemiah physically prepared for attacks from the enemies, he fully trusted God for victory. He never relied on his feeble hands and human plans. Our trust in any other person or object will let[…]
Text: Nehemiah 3:1-32. “Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, repaired the next section with the help of his daughters,” verse 12 [NIV]. The whole of this chapter is focusing on rebuilding the wall and it is important to note that everyone was involved: the priests, the laity, crafts men, tradesmen by town and family. Even[…]
Text: Nehemiah 1: 1-11. “As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued fasting and praying before the God of heaven,” verse 4 [ESV]. Nehemiah wept on hearing that the wall of Jerusalem was broken down and its gates were burnt with fire. The walls in Jeremiah’s days[…]
Text: Genesis 50:1-26. Joseph’s brothers intended to kill him but in the process God used this evil intent for His own glory, to save many lives [v. 20]. Many times God has used the devil’s traps as blessing for us. Do you remember any in your life? Let us trust Jesus Christ for in Him we are more[…]