Playlist: Nehemiah, Book of (topic)
Stay in Jerusalem
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Charles Whitaker (1944-2021)The Book of Nehemiah, alongside Ezra, chronicles the efforts of God's people to rebuild and restore Jerusalem after their return from Babylonian captivity. Nehemiah 1 reveals the state of Jerusalem about a century after the initial return under Zerubbabel and Joshua, depicting it as an unimpressive and unimportant center with …
Building the Wall (Part One)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Nehemiah, within the context of Judah's historical and spiritual restoration, highlights the significant role of Nehemiah as a civil leader who arrived in Jerusalem in 444 BC. He was a deeply spiritual man, wise, tactful, and of impeccable character, burning with zealous energy to do what was right. Nehemiah …
Building the Wall (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Nehemiah provides a powerful pattern of spiritual instruction, reflecting the importance of building a wall for protection and separation. After the Jews were released from captivity and returned to Jerusalem, they rebuilt the Temple and, under Nehemiah's leadership, reconstructed the city wall. This physical wall …
One Nation Under God (Part Two)
Feast of Tabernacles Sermon by Martin G. CollinsThe Book of Nehemiah provides a profound example of national spiritual renewal among the Jews under the leadership of Nehemiah, the governor, and Ezra, the priest. This renewal transformed their nation and culture, with some changes lasting over four hundred years. The process unfolded in three key stages. First, there was the …
'But I Say to You' (Part One): The Spirit of the Law
Sermon by Richard T. RitenbaughThe Book of Nehemiah provides significant insight into the historical and religious developments during the intertestamental period, around 445 BC. In Nehemiah 8, under Ezra's supervision, a group of leaders began to interpret Scripture for the people, taking over the role of the Levites with sincere intent to teach God's way of …
What Makes for a Good Feast of Tabernacles?
Sermonette byThe Book of Nehemiah recounts the story of a people returning to their land after 70 years of captivity. In chapter 8, a deeply moving account unfolds as the people turn back to God's way. On the Feast of Trumpets, Ezra brings the book of the law before the assembly, reading it from morning until noon. When Ezra opens the book, …
John (Part Nine)
Sermon/Bible Study by John W. RitenbaughThe Book of Nehemiah, though placed before Jeremiah in the order of biblical books, is chronologically later. It addresses events within about 100 years after the Jews returned from captivity under Ezra and Nehemiah. During this time, the people were again engaging in the same practices that led to their captivity, particularly …
Preparing Your Heart
Sermon by John O. ReidIn the book of Nehemiah, we find a profound example of repentance among the people of Israel. They fully admitted their sins, recognizing the need to separate themselves from the world and to repent of the causes, mindsets, and actions that led to their dire condition. There could be no response from God until they returned to …