Message of Nehemiah
God's Servant In A Time Of Change
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Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
ISBN: 9781789744002
Number of Pages: 288
Published: 19/05/2022
Width: 13.8 cm
Height: 21.6 cm
The Book of Nehemiah offers a first-hand telling of how ancient Jerusalem's walls were rebuilt in the face of great odds after the Babylonian exile – an act that represented the renewal of the people's faith and the reforming of their conduct.
In The Message of Nehemiah, Raymond Brown explores this powerful story and the striking relevance of this themes for Christians living today. Vividly drawing out Nehemiah's historical and social milieu, Brown demonstrates that Nehemiah is one of the most inventive and resilient personalities in the Old Testament. His doctrine of God, his passion for Scripture, his experience of prayer and his example in leadership all provide valuable lessons that can be applied to how we live our faith every day.
A revised volume in the trusted the Bible Speaks Today series of commentaries, The Message of Nehemiah offers a compelling exposition of the Biblical text, unpacking its meaning for both the original audience it was written for and for Christians in the twenty-first century.
Used by Bible students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for students and preachers who want to delve more deeply into the riches of Scripture and better understand how it can be applied to modern life.
This beautifully redesigned edition has been sensitively updated to include modern references and use the NIV Bible text.
The Message of Nehemiah is perfect for anyone looking for accessible commentaries on Nehemiah that will help broaden their knowledge and understanding of the this fascinating book of the Old Testament.
General preface vii
Author’s preface ix
Select bibliography xi
Chief abbreviations xiv
Introduction 1
A. Rebuilding the walls (1:1 – 7:73)
1. The servant’s preparation (1:1–11) 21
2. The servant’s guidance (2:1–10) 34
3. The servant’s strategy (2:11–20) 45
4. The servant’s partners (3:1–32) 56
5. The servant’s confidence (4:1–23) 65
6. The servant’s compassion (5:1–19) 80
7. The servant’s protection (6:1–19) 95
8. The servant’s convictions (7:1–73) 108
B. Reforming the community (8:1 – 13:31)
9. ‘Bring out the Book’ (8:1–18) 124
10. Discovering more about God (9:1–37) 139
11. ‘But in your great mercy’ (9:1–37) 152
12. ‘Making a binding agreement’ (9:38 – 10:29) 169
13. Being specific (10:30–39) 176
14. Vocal archives (11:1 – 12:26) 195
15. Our ‘chief end’ (12:27–47) 207
16. ‘There it was found written’ (13:1–3) 222
17. Temple, marketplace and home (13:4–31) 229
18. Patterns of leadership (13:4–31) 256
One of the most inventive and resilient personalities in the rich tapestry of Old Testament biography. -- Raymond Brown