God’s hidden purpose for His covenant people begins with Queen Vashti’s downfall in Chapter 1.

The fact is, believers and unbelievers suffer differently; the unbeliever is sinful under suffering and increases in his sinfulness; the believer increases in holiness and sanctification during suffering. In his letter to first century Christians, Peter encourages them to suffer well, to the glory of God.

Jesus’ Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem was prophesied some 500 years earlier. Jesus, as the promised Messiah, was the humble shepherd-king who came to Jerusalem to take His rightful place.

After a three-year absence, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem and institutes final reforms for the Jewish people.

After a three-year absence, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem and institutes final reforms for the Jewish people.

After a three-year absence, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem and institutes final reforms for the Jewish people.

By His grace, God allows His people to return to Israel and rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. God remains faithful. As a response to His goodness, the people celebrate and worship with great joy.

The people of God seal their covenant with God and they then make a commitment to fulfill the obligations of the covenant.

The people of God respond to the Word of God with confession of sins, pleading for the mercy of God.