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- Introduction to Nehemiah
In today’s episode, we are continuing our new series: “After the Exile”, a study of the books of Ezra, Nehemiah and Esther.
We are moving to Volume II of the series with the study: Nehemiah – Rebuilding the Covenant Community.
Watch the Video Lesson here.
Introduction
God had made it clear in the Torah, that spiritual adultery would lead to Israel’s judgment via exile. Through the prophet Jeremiah, God had promised that the exile would last 70 years so the land would enjoy a Sabbath rest.
Despite His people’s unfaithfulness, God remains faithful. Now living under the Persian empire, the people of God are given permission to return to the land, to rebuild the Temple, and eventually the city of Jerusalem.
Still, questions remain. Are we still the chosen people of God? Are the promises to Abraham and David still in effect? Is there truly hope for us? Is Yahweh still for us?
The answer is yes. Because God had plans for a future and a hope for His people (Jer. 29:11) and because He loves them with an everlasting love (Jer. 31:3-4), He is not done with them.
In this series, we are learning how God used people like Zerubbabel, Joshua, Haggai, Zechariah, Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther and Mordecai.
They took action to help the people of God rebuild their lives and return to Him.
Let’s get started with an introduction to Volume II: Nehemiah – Rebuilding the Covenant Community.
Nehemiah: Scriptural and Historical SettingNehemiah: TimelineWho is Nehemiah?Credits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
31 min - Dealing with Unfaithfulness – Part IILesson Summary
Ezra confronts the unfaithfulness of the exiles and prayerfully moves to address it.
This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 9-10.This lesson is focused on our first divisions: Ezra’s Proclamation (10:1-8) and The People’s Response (10:9-44).References- Focus Passage: Ezra 10
- Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
- Dealing with Unfaithfulness – Part I
Outline and Lesson GoalPrinciples and ApplicationsConclusionEzra: Scriptural and Historical SettingCredits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
32 min - Dealing with Unfaithfulness – Part ILesson Summary
Ezra confronts the unfaithfulness of the exiles and prayerfully moves to address it.
This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 9-10.This lesson is focused on our first divisions: Ezra’s Problem and Prayerful Response (9:1-15).References- Focus Passage: Ezra 9
- Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
- Dealing with Unfaithfulness – Part II
Outline and Lesson GoalPrinciples and ApplicationsEzra: Scriptural and Historical SettingCredits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
40 min - The Good Hand of Our God – Part IILesson Summary
Ezra leads a 2nd Jewish return to Jerusalem during Artaxerxes’ reign.
This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 7-8.This lesson is focused on our first two divisions: Ezra’s Faithfulness (8:1-36).References- Focus Passage: Ezra 8
- Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
- The Good Hand of Our God – Part I
Outline and Lesson GoalPrinciples and ApplicationsConclusionEzra: Scriptural and Historical SettingCredits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
33 min - The Good Hand of Our God – Part ILesson Summary
Ezra leads a 2nd Jewish return to Jerusalem during Artaxerxes’ reign.
This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 7-8.This lesson is focused on our first two divisions: Ezra’s Resolve (7:1-10) and Ezra’s Royal Mission (7:11-28).References- Focus Passage: Ezra 7
- Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
- The Good Hand of Our God – Part II
Outline and Lesson GoalPrinciples and ApplicationsEzra: Scriptural and Historical SettingCredits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
42 min - Rebuilding Revival – Part IILesson SummaryThe Temple rebuilding project resumes, is opposed, and completed.This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 5-6.This lesson is focused on our first two divisions: Rebuilding Authorized (6:1-12) and Rebuilding Completed (6:13-22).References
- Focus Passage: Ezra 6
- Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
- Rebuilding Revival – Part I
Outline and Lesson GoalPrinciples and ApplicationsConclusionEzra: Scriptural and Historical SettingCredits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
42 min - Rebuilding Revival – Part ILesson SummaryThe Temple rebuilding project resumes, is opposed, and completed.This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 5-6.This lesson is focused on our first two divisions: Rebuilding Resumes (5:1-5) and Rebuilding Questioned (5:6-17).References
- Focus Passage: Ezra 5
- Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
- Rebuilding Revival – Part II
Outline and Lesson GoalPrinciples and ApplicationsEzra: Scriptural and Historical SettingCredits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
42 min - Rebuilding Amidst Opposition – Part IILesson SummaryThe Jews’ enemies conspire to stop the rebuilding of the Temple.This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 4.This lesson is focused on our second division, Opposition is Formalized and our third division, Opposition Succeeds.References
- Focus Passage: Ezra 4:6-24
- Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
- Rebuilding Amidst Opposition – Part I
Outline and Lesson GoalThe Persian KingsPrinciples and ApplicationsConclusionEzra: Scriptural and Historical SettingCredits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
36 min - Rebuilding Amidst Opposition – Part ILesson SummaryThe Jews’ enemies conspire to stop the rebuilding of the Temple.This is Part I of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 4.This lesson is focused on our first division: Opposition Rises.References
- Focus Passage: Ezra 4:1-5
- Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
- Rebuilding Amidst Opposition – Part II
Outline and Lesson GoalPrinciples and ApplicationsEzra: Scriptural and Historical SettingCredits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
25 min - The Restoration of Worship – Part IILesson SummaryZerubbabel and Jeshua lead the effort to rebuild the Altar and the Temple. This is Part II of a two-part teaching series on Ezra 3.This lesson is focused on our second division: The Proper Place for Worship.References
- Focus Passage: Ezra 3:8-13
- Watch the Video of this Lesson Here
- The Restoration of Worship – Part I
Outline and Lesson GoalPrinciples and ApplicationsConclusionEzra: Scriptural and Historical SettingCredits- Music: How Deep the Father’s Love for Us by Stuart Townsend
- Performed by Stacey Figueroa
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