Week 7 (October 19): Nehemiah and Malachi: Rebuilding and the End of an Age

Nehemiah leads the effort to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls, but more importantly, to rebuild the people in covenant with God. Through opposition and difficulty, Nehemiah teaches us perseverance, prayer, and leadership rooted in God’s strength. His work prepares the way for a renewed community that looks forward to God’s ultimate redemption. Simultaneously, Malachi closes the Old Testament with a call to faithfulness. He confronts empty worship, corrupt priests, and weary people, while pointing to the coming “messenger” who will prepare the way of the Lord. His final words leave God’s people waiting, longing for the day when God’s promises will be fulfilled in the Messiah.