Our reading challenge for the day is Nehemiah 10-13. I’ll hit a few highlights. You make comments too and fill in the gaps. What strikes you as specially significant?
Nehemiah 10 - The people bind themselves under a curse saying that they will be faithful to God’s commands. So many times we who know the Gospel fall short by either not taking God’s commands seriously or by living as though by our own strength we can be pleasing to God.
Nehemiah 11-12 - Jerusalem is repopulated with people who bring sacrifices, praise, singing, and prayers. God’s people are dedicated to his service, giving thanks back to the Lord from whom they have received abundantly.
Nehemiah 13 - Despite all this consecration God’s people are quick to return to their sinful arrogance, arranging matters to their own pleasure rather than God’s command. We too are well warned by this, as we are drawn to repentance so as to receive forgiveness from our Lord.
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Friday, June 22, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Bible Reading Challenge Week 25 Day 3
Our reading challenge for the day is Nehemiah 5-9. I’ll hit a few highlights. You make comments too and fill in the gaps. What strikes you as specially significant?
Nehemiah 5 - Sometimes we want to keep the sacred and secular too far separated, sometimes not far enough. Nehemiah the governor dealt with problems of state in a godly way, by considering God’s character and legislating in light of divine priorities.
Nehemiah 6 - Sometimes when the Lord gives us a task to do our opponents try to scare us. Our fear may make us lay down God’s priorities so as to run and hide. May we rather hide in the shadow of our Lord’s mighty hand.
Nehemiah 7 - Catalogs of priests and offerings are important. Knowing who may lead the people as they receive forgiveness from God is critical in the State of Judah.
Nehemiah 8 - God’s Word brings both weeping and rejoicing - mourning for our sin and rejoicing in God’s deliverance. This day is a day of rejoicing, though, since the people have seen God’s mercy.
Nehemiah 9 - The confession of sin is remarkably specific. I wonder if our hesitancy to linger over God’s Word is because we are afraid of what he will convict us of?
Nehemiah 5 - Sometimes we want to keep the sacred and secular too far separated, sometimes not far enough. Nehemiah the governor dealt with problems of state in a godly way, by considering God’s character and legislating in light of divine priorities.
Nehemiah 6 - Sometimes when the Lord gives us a task to do our opponents try to scare us. Our fear may make us lay down God’s priorities so as to run and hide. May we rather hide in the shadow of our Lord’s mighty hand.
Nehemiah 7 - Catalogs of priests and offerings are important. Knowing who may lead the people as they receive forgiveness from God is critical in the State of Judah.
Nehemiah 8 - God’s Word brings both weeping and rejoicing - mourning for our sin and rejoicing in God’s deliverance. This day is a day of rejoicing, though, since the people have seen God’s mercy.
Nehemiah 9 - The confession of sin is remarkably specific. I wonder if our hesitancy to linger over God’s Word is because we are afraid of what he will convict us of?
Tuesday, June 19, 2012
Bible Reading Challenge Week 25 Day 2
Our reading challenge for the day is Nehemiah 1-4. I’ll hit a few highlights. You make comments too and fill in the gaps. What strikes you as specially significant?
Nehemiah 1 - Nehemiah’s prayer of repentance for his people has many similarities to Ezra’s in chapter 9. We pray for God to have mercy on us, all of us, for we are all unfaithful to him.
Nehemiah 2 - At royal command Nehemiah goes to Jerusalem to build the walls. He spends some time alone reflecting on the need. He also finds opposition. We can ask ourselves whether God wishes to do his will through us. The answer is always “Yes.”
Nehemiah 3 - The residents of Jerusalem are invested in rebuilding the wall. Many of them are working on areas near their homes and businesses.
Nehemiah 4 - As opposition and danger arises the people continue their work, keeping themselves armed and ready to defend against attack. This vigilance, though difficult, is necessary for all of us. In trying times we work toward the goals God has given, trusting him and at the same time being willing and ready to change our tactics.
Nehemiah 1 - Nehemiah’s prayer of repentance for his people has many similarities to Ezra’s in chapter 9. We pray for God to have mercy on us, all of us, for we are all unfaithful to him.
Nehemiah 2 - At royal command Nehemiah goes to Jerusalem to build the walls. He spends some time alone reflecting on the need. He also finds opposition. We can ask ourselves whether God wishes to do his will through us. The answer is always “Yes.”
Nehemiah 3 - The residents of Jerusalem are invested in rebuilding the wall. Many of them are working on areas near their homes and businesses.
Nehemiah 4 - As opposition and danger arises the people continue their work, keeping themselves armed and ready to defend against attack. This vigilance, though difficult, is necessary for all of us. In trying times we work toward the goals God has given, trusting him and at the same time being willing and ready to change our tactics.
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