Tag Archives: Wall of Jerusalem

Completing Projects Together

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Mark Shields

In order to succeed in any project that brings positive change, the desire to finish has to be greater than the fear brought on by those trying to stop it. As we journey into Nehemiah 6, those against the project … Continue reading →

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Doing the Right Thing

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

As explained in Nehemiah 5, there was an outcry of the people about their living conditions. They blamed the leaders for burdening them with excessive tax to the king. Nehemiah was a leader for the people and angry at the … Continue reading →

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Faith Gives Courage to Face Fear

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

There were some who opposed the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem as recorded in Nehemiah 4. When the project produced results, the opposition became angry and wanted to end the work; even setting their sights on violence to stop … Continue reading →

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Great Purposes – Nehemiah 3

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Mark Shields

The thing that leads to early success of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem is that the work was divided up so that everyone could contribute. They worked together, each doing their part without conflict or self interest. Let … Continue reading →