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Message of Nehemiah

God's Servant In A Time Of Change

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

Raymond Brown (Author)

One of the most inventive and resilient personalities in the rich tapestry of Old Testament biography. -- Raymond Brown

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