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Today's Bible Translation

Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 1-2 NASB, Ch. 3-4 CEB

Podcast Introduction

It’s History Tuesday, and we’ll read Nehemiah 1-4. I’m calling this episode “God's Heart, Our Mission.“

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Summary

Thoughts on Nehemiah 1

What's important to God should be important to us.

About a thousand years after Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt, the book of Nehemiah was written. A lot happened during this time. There were judges, then the people wanted a king, and Saul became the first one. But he failed God. Then came David, who pleased God despite his mistakes. Solomon built a Temple for worship, but later kings varied in their devotion. Jerusalem was even captured by Babylon due to people turning away from God, leading to a 70-year exile.

Afterward, some were allowed to return, but few did. They rebuilt the Temple, yet Jerusalem's walls remained broken. Nehemiah, far from Jerusalem, cared deeply about this. He prayed, confessed wrongdoings, and reminded God of His promises. Nehemiah, a cupbearer to the king, asked for help.

Nehemiah's response is key. He didn't settle for feeling bad; he took action. This teaches us to care about what God cares about and to make a difference. Like Nehemiah, let's be ready to act when God shows us where we can help.

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Steve Webb 0:00He knew that Jerusalem was important to God.

Steve Webb 0:04This is the Lifespring! One Year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California and podcasting since 2004. I'm Steve Webb, your OG Godcaster. It's history Tuesday. and our reading today is Nehemiah one through four. The website is Lifespringmedia.com. and contact information will be at the end of the show. Before we read, let's pray. Our heavenly Father, Lord, we thank you so much for your word, and we thank you for our time together to read through it. I pray God that as we read today, you would teach us that you would touch our hearts I pray this in Jesus name. Amen. Okay, you ready? Let's begin.

Steve Webb 0:43Nehemiah chapter one. The words of Nehemiah, son of Hakka Leia, in the month of Kislev. In the 20th year while I was in the citadel of Susa, honey, neither one of my brothers came from Judah with some other men, and I questioned them about the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile, and also about Jerusalem. They said to me, those who survived the exile and are back in the province are in great trouble in disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates had been burned with fire. When I heard these things, I sat down and wept. For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven. and then I said, Lord, the God of heaven, the great and awesome God who keeps his covenant of love with those who love Him and keep His commandments. Let your ear be attentive, and your eyes open to hear the prayer. Your servant is praying before you day and night for your servants, the people of Israel, I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father's family, have committed against you. We have acted very wickedly toward you. We have not obeyed the commands, decrees and laws you gave your servant Moses. Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying, if you are unfaithful,