Category Archives: Part 5, Ezra to John

On Six Occasions Nehemiah Asked God to Remember

Posted on June 13, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

Yes, Nehemiah asked God four times to remember his deeds, and twice to remember his enemies. Throughout the book of Nehemiah, Nehemiah continued to be a good servant-leader and did many good deeds for the people. For as it happened … Continue reading →

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Nehemiah Fought His Enemies by Prayer

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

When Nehemiah and his men began to rebuild the walls, they encountered great resistance from Sanbalet (a Samaritan), from Arabs, from the Ammonites, and from the Ashdodites; and they conspired together to attack Jerusalem and create confusion. But Nehemiah … Continue reading →

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Nehemiah’s Quick Silent Prayer before the King — Nehemiah 2:4

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

One day when Nehemiah was mourning over the broken down walls of Jerusalem, and was looking quite despondent in front of the king, the king asked him why he was sad. Though he was dreadfully afraid to say anything, he … Continue reading →

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Ezra’s Prayer of Great Humility and Grief — Ezra 9:5-15

Posted on March 9, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

Shortly after Ezra and the people who were with him arrived in Jerusalem (exiles who returned with Ezra, Ezra 8), some of the leaders of the people of Israel came to Ezra and reported that their people, including the priests … Continue reading →

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Ezra Prayed for God’s Protection and Guidance — Ezra 8:21, 23

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Stephen Nielsen

Ezra 8:21, 23 Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions…23 … Continue reading →