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Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah Ezra Teaches The Law Nehemiah Builds The Walls Biblical Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § The wall is re-dedicated 43 12: 27 - § It had taken 52 days to build 6: 15 § Now it would be “re-dedicated” as the city was being re-populated § Hezekiah’s restoration activities were sort of a “pattern” 2

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § The wall is re-dedicated 43 12: 27 - § Possibly the highlight was the “walking of the walls” vv. 31 -43 § They encircled the city on top of the walls § Ezra & Nehemiah led 2 groups vv. 36, 38

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past § Other “duties” Neh 11 -13 12: 44 -47 § Nehemiah instituted the procedures for gathering & storing all that was required for the priests & Levites § This also included provisions for singers & gatekeepers who served

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past § Other “duties” Neh 11 -13 12: 44 -47 § They were attentive to that which was “…required by the Law” v. 44 b § They also observed the procedures “…established by David & Solomon” vv. 45 b-

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past § Foreigners excluded Neh 11 -13 13: 1 -3 § Once again, the Law was publicly read v. 1 a 8: 1 -6 9: 3 Deut 31: 10 -13 § It was learned the presence of Moabites and Ammonites was forbidden…they had been hostile

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § One Ammonite specifically -9 13: 4 § Tobiah had been given a room within the temple storage area vv. 4 -5 § This was done because of his marriage into one of the remnant’s

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § One Ammonite specifically -9 13: 4 § Tobiah’s temple residence existed mainly because of Nehemiah’s absence v. 6 § He had gone back to Persia 2: 6 § When Nehemiah returned, Tobiah

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § One Ammonite specifically -9 13: 4 § Is Neh 13: 8 b-9 & Mt 21: 12 -13 “similar? ” § Nehemiah’s actions seem to match Jesus’ concerns re: defilement of God’s house § Righteous indignation exhibited

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ê Tithes had not been given vv. 10 -14 § The portions for the Levites & priests had not been gathered & collected § This caused the Levites to leave

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ê Tithes had not been given vv. 10 -14 § The officials (leaders) had allowed this to happen…they were reprimanded § This was a violation of their

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ê Tithes had not been given vv. 10 -14 § Nehemiah also prayed for courage and strength to do right cp. 1: 5 -11 a 2: 4 4: 4 -5, 9 5: 19 6: 9 b, 14

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ë Profaning the Sabbath vv. 15 - 22 § Some were working on the Sabbath…a clear violation of the Law Ex 20: 8 -11 § Others were trading in commerce

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ë Profaning the Sabbath vv. 15 - 22 § Nehemiah rebuked them for engaging in deeds that were similar to what their fathers had done…actions that brought God’s

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ë Profaning the Sabbath vv. 15 - 22 § Nehemiah orders the gates closed before Sabbath…not opened until after § He also orders the pagans away

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ë Profaning the Sabbath vv. 15 - 22 § He tells the Levites to purify themselves and act as gatekeepers on the Sabbath § He again prays for success and

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ì Intermarriage with pagans vv. 23 -29 § A problem that wouldn’t go away Ezra 9: 1 -2 Mal 2: 10 -16 § Another violation of their previously signed pledge 10: 30

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ì Intermarriage with pagans vv. 23 -29 § It also caused practical problems…the language of Judah was being lost v. 24 § Nehemiah showed his great

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Failures Nehemiah addressed 13: 10 -31 Ì Intermarriage with pagans vv. 23 -29 § He also reminded them of Solomon’s failure vv. 26 -27 1 Kings 11: 1 -10 § Especially painful was Eliashib’s

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah A Link To The Past Neh 11 -13 § Nehemiah purified the priests from their foreign “defilements” 13: 30 -31 a § He re-focused their attention on their duties to serve at the temple § Nehemiah’s story ends appropriately… he prays

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah “The final chapter of Nehemiah underscores the impression already created by the earlier chapters about this man. He was fervent in zeal for Yahweh. He possessed a holy boldness which made him brutally blunt with both friend and foe. Nehemiah was a masterful organizer and motivator. He was also a man of action. Even more important, he was a man of the Scripture and a man of prayer. A man who approaches God on his knees will stand tall in any generation. ” - James E. Smith

Lessons From Ezra & Nehemiah …