Nehemiah had been plagued with threats from those who were against the work of God being done. He was composed to the thing of getting done what God had directed him to do. Nothing was going to distract him or cause him to fear the enemy. That is what Sanballat and Tobiah were. The enemy, …
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Pray and Watch
Why is it that when many of us Christians have a problem we must try and solve the problem ourselves, in our own way? Look at Nehemiah an Old Testament man of faith, threatened by the enemy of God and His people... "Nevertheless we made our prayer unto our God, and set a watch against …
A Warning to Rabble-Rousers and Trouble Makers
Please read Ezra 4 - 6... King Cyrus had given a decree for the Jewish people to return to their land, to Jerusalem, and to rebuild the temple. Ezra was the man leading the building of the temple. Many of the people who were in the land tried to dissuade, and discourage them in the …
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The Word of G0D Fulfilled
Reading in Ezra chapters 1 - 3 for today, the very first verse gives us the above title... "Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he …
When God’s Word is not Heard
Josiah began his rule as King of Judah at the good old age of 8 years. He brought many reforms to the kingdom of Judah restoring the right worship of Jehovah, and in the Temple of Solomon. He had heard the prophecy of Huldah who said by the word of the LORD that he would …
Go With God and He Will Go With You
"And in every work that he began in the service of the house of God, and in the law, and in the commandments, to seek his God, he did it with all his heart, and prospered." 2 Chronicles 31:21 (KJB) While reading the historical account of King Hezekiah in 2 Chronicles 29 - 31 this …
God’s Blessings
"And he sought God in the days of Zechariah, who had understanding in the visions of God: and as long as he sought the LORD, God made him to prosper." 2 Chronicles 26:5 (KJB) Uzziah was one of the good kings of Judah. Yet, as we read the histories of the kings we must realize …
The Biblical Prophet
The prophets of the Bible were never really popular with the people. Many who claimed to be a prophet, and were popular with the kings and queens of the day, along with many of the people were not the prophets of the true and Living God. The prophet of God was much more than one …
All Quiet
Do you enjoy peace and quiet? Do you enjoy alone time? How about peace and quiet that only God can give? Today's lesson is about a king who had quiet in his kingdom; and I hope to share with you how you can have peace and quiet with God and others. "And the fear of …
Seeing the Work of the LORD
"And he gathered all Judah and Benjamin, and the strangers with them out of Ephraim and Manasseh, and out of Simeon: for they fell to him out of Israel in abundance, when they saw that the LORD his God was with him." 2 Chronicles 15:9 (KJB) It is said of King Asa that he did …
GOD… With Men on the Earth
"But will God in very deed dwell with men on the earth? Behold, heaven and the heaven of heavens cannot contain Thee; how much less this house which I have built!" 2 Chronicles 6:18 (KJB) This is part of the history of Israel as the remnant of returning Jews were reading it. Preparing for their …
Courageous and Valiant
"Be of good courage, and let us behave ourselves valiantly for our people, and for the cities of our God: and let the LORD do that which is good in His sight." 1 Chronicles 19:13 (KJB) The word "Valiant" is a word not frequently used in most of today's conversations. There are many good words …
…And Let the Earth Rejoice…
"Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice: and let men say among the nations, The LORD reigneth. Let the sea roar, and the fulness thereof: let the fields rejoice, and all that is therein. Then shall the trees of the wood sing out at the presence of the LORD, because He cometh to judge …
Ignorance and Good
"And David was afraid of God that day, saying, 'How shall I bring the ark of God home to me?'" 1 Chronicles 13:12 (KJB) There is an old saying that, "Ignorance is bliss." Not in the case we look at today though. The fear David experienced was due to his ignorance, or lack of concern …
Able and Faithful
Please read 1 Chronicles 9 - 10... "...Very able men for the work of the service of the house of God." 1 Chronicles 9:13 b (KJB) This is a word that is very true of many people of God who are genuine followers of Jesus Christ in the world today. God has called, equipped, and …
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