The result of Ezra's reading of the Book was that all of the people were called together to Jerusalem for the celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles. And even though this year had been a year of hardships for these people, this Feast was a time of...

Everyone of us have had times in life when we felt like giving up. When faced with discouraging situations like these, what resources do we have? Elijah had just challenged the 400 prophets of Baal, but even those who are mightily used by God can become...

Jesus is on trial before Pilate, but there is a reversal theme all the way through. The whole world is on trial before Jesus -- the religious leaders, the political rulers, and everyone in general! And the very One Who was judged and accused is actually...

Where did you find your joy? In God's Word? Why do you come to church? Is it to hear the preacher "bring out the Book," as Ezra did at city gate of Jerusalem? The Lord's Word is for the Lord's people -- they have a right to hear it preached! It...

Would you return to the site where your family was massacred? Why does God include this genealogy?

People are often given the Gospel as a candy-coated thing that will make everything in their lives perfect from now on. But that's not reality! Nehemiah and his people are facing opposition as they build the walls of Jerusalem. However, although...

Is there joy in suffering? Is there hope in grief? What happens after death? Where do we go to find comfort? Psalm 116 is a great comfort to God's children.

Throughout the Book of Nehemiah, we see God redeeming His people -- even from themselves! But redemption costs someone something! Jesus Christ has paid the price to redeem His people, and now we are no longer slaves to sin. We serve a new Master!

It seems like the harder and harder we strive for holiness, the more and more tired we get. But we often forget that while we work, the Lord is and will be a protection to us. He will keep us from failing. The Lord will fight for us.Click here to watch...

Everything in life does not go perfectly! Nehemiah pleaded with God and asked him to take away  the reproach of his people and build the walls of Jerusalem. The Lord's promises are starting to come true! But there is still work to be done. Let's trust...