Tag Archives: Nehemiah

Get Up and Ready to Step Ahead

Posted on June 22, 2012 by Mark Shields

In my post yesterday at Boldly Stepping Ahead, I wrote about how Nehemiah boldly took the initiative to rebuild the city of Jerusalem. He prayed about it and God said “Go”. Many times we know what needs to be done … Continue reading →

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Boldly Stepping Ahead

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Mark Shields

Nehemiah took the initiative to talk to the king about his grief toward the condition of Jerusalem. Reading in Nehemiah 2, he prays before talking to the king about his wish to rebuild the city. After praying, Nehemiah’s next step … Continue reading →

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Rally Toward Great Works

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Mark Shields

Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem from exile to rally the people and rebuild the city walls of Jerusalem even against great hostility. Like in the example given in Nehemiah 1, we need to rally the building of the divine kingdom of … Continue reading →

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Questions for Reflection – Nehemiah 1-3

Posted on June 17, 2012 by Mark Shields

I’ve completed the book of Ezra and at this link is an index of the studies published so far. Along the journey, it was noticed how Ezra encourages the returned-exiles in the building of the temple. He teaches them how … Continue reading →