Jerusalem had a temple but there was no protection for the city from further attack. Yet most people today have never heard of john gill. He was a highranking official in the persian kings court. He was a person who understood that his life belonged to.
Read nehemiah commentary using john gills exposition of the bible. Nehemiah bibl270 old testament exposition iii word. Nehemiah the new john gill exposition of the entire bible. Much of the book is written from his firstperson perspective. The horse gate message 10 the spiritual application of the gates.
Nehemiah was a person of prayer who risked his life of power, privilege and lux ury to bring stability, reform and spiritual awakening to the people of jerusalem. The prophets haggai and zechariah had ministered to the people before that time and had urged them to build the temple, and ezra went back to restore the worship of that temple. Janet, nehemiah isnt the last book of the old testament chronologically, that would of course be malachi. The book of nehemiah was likely written between 445 and 420 b.
Davis furnishes evangelical material to help preachers blend sound exegesis, theological substance, interesting exposition and practical application. As sequel of the book of ezra the book of nehemiah reports the third return to jerusalem in 445 bc. Nehemiah worked as the cupbearer to the persian king artexerxes. Ezra and nehemiah are one book in the hebrew bible. The name of the southern part was judah and people called the inhabitants jews. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading exalting jesus in. And nehemiah, which is the tirshatha, and ezra the priest the scribe, and the levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, this day is holy unto the lord your god.
And i went out by night, by the gate of the valley where that formerly stood, for the gates had been burnt, and were not as yet rebuilt. James rosscup writes that barnes includes 16 volumes on the old testament. Nehemiah stops exploitation 1 nehemiahs unselfishness 1419 6. For permission to reproducedistribute these resources from steve cole including the word document and audio files found on the individual lesson pages below please see bible. Readers will learn to see christ in all aspects of scripture, and they will be encouraged by the devotional nature of each exposition. In the hebrew bible the book of nehemiah comfort of jah forms a unity with the preceding book of ezra compare with the notes on ezra. Nehemiah sent to jerusalem 110 nehemiah inspects the city walls 1120 3. Exposition of nehemiah by william still mp3 series wed, 07182012 18. Nehemiah commentary john gills exposition of the bible. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of nehemiah. A clear parallel to the later ministry of christ himself. Got539 exposition of ezra, nehemiah, esther a study of the structure and content of ezra, nehemiah, and esther in light of the historical setting of each book with an emphasis on the providential care of the lord for his people, the post exile restoration, and the leadership principles demonstrated by. Jewish tradition identifies nehemiah himself as the primary author of this historical book. The other seven chapters of the book are occupied with some details of nehemiahs government of the people after the completion of the walls.
Ezra stresses the religious restoration of the remnant when writing of the erection of the altar, the building of the temple and the law of jehovah that is the word of god. Book of nehemiah overview insight for living ministries. Key personalities include nehemiah, ezra, sanballat, and tobiah. This chapter relates the reformation of various abuses crept in among the jews by nehemiah, who removed the moabites and ammonites, mixed with them, nehemiah. At this time not only the persian monarchy flourished in great pomp and power, but greece and rome began to be very great and to make a. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Nehemiah would help the jews to build the walls round jerusalem again. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of nehemiah. Exposition of nehemiah by william still mp3 series monergism. The words of nehemiah the son of hachaliah or his transactions and deeds. Rather than a versebyverse approach, the authors have crafted chapters that explain and apply key passages in their assigned bible books. The same man wrote both books ezra and nehemiah are one book in the hebrew canon.
The following is a quote from gills introduction of the book. Best commentaries and books on nehemiah logos bible software. Nehemiah served in secular offices, using his position to bring back to the jews order, stability, and proper focus on god. Got539 exposition of ezra, nehemiah, esther maranatha.
The book of nehemiah is a great story of the rebuilding of jerusalem. Read the book of nehemiah from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. After this long time, the walls of the city of jerusalem were still in rubble. Ezra, the priest, led an early return to israel and restored worship in the rebuilt temple in jerusalem. Exalting jesus in ezra and nehemiah 9780805496741 by james m. Best nehemiah commentaries updated for 2020 best bible. Exalting jesus in ezranehemiah christcentered exposition. This is based on the fact that the books of ezra and nehemiah were originally one. The book of nehemiah introduction and chapter 1 1 of.
There must be a softness of heart in both gods leaders and their flocks if the work of god is to prosper. Nehemiah wrote it to records the events of returning to jerusalem and rebuilding the walls in 445 b. Audio and manuscripts are available for each lesson. It also serves as an example to us that we need to be constantly reminded of gods word.
In addition, it provides significant date on prayer, leadership and personal discipline. Historicity the historicity of the book has been well established by the discovery of the elephantine papyri, which mention johanan 12. At the end of his leave of absence from the king he came back to babylon, and after certain days he came again to jerusalem nehemiah 2. This book continues the history of the children of the captivity, the poor jews, that had. This commentary, published first in 19 under the title notes on the book of nehemiah, draws from the book of nehemiah a treasure trough of edifying notes and explanations, relevant for all believers regardless of era. Davis furnishes evangelical material to help preachers blend sound exegesis, theological substance.
They appear in our bible in reverse order of the chronological order in which they took place. Ezra and nehemiah are one book in the hebrew bible, for they are part of the same story. Here are five reasons to preach the book of nehemiah. Before that date, it had been included in the book of ezra. Nehemiah introduction to the book of nehemiah this book is, by the authors of the vulgate latin and arabic versions, called the second book of ezra, it being a continuation of the same history, and was by the jews reckoned as one book with ezra. Read nehemiah commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. It tells the story of a man whose name was nehemiah. The book of nehemiah introduction and chapter 1 1 of harley howard there are many works on revival today that one can find throughout many a bookstore, and yet to this day, there is no revival. Bryan chapell, president emeritus, covenant seminary and pastor, grace presbyterian church james merrill hamiltons contribution to the christcentered exposition commentary series shines as a bright and clear star among all the books that seek to help explain ezra and nehemiah. Work progresses despite opposition 114 construction continues with workers armed 1523 5. You will also find options for commentaries on nehemiah that help pastors, teachers, and readers with application of the bible, commentaries that approach the scripture versebyverse, classic christian commentaries, and much more. This book, as was true in the book of ezra, has copies of letters, decrees, registers and other documents. Although the books bear different names they follow each other without paragraph and the numeration of the masorah is listed at the end of nehemiah for both books.
A useful, technical, and exegetical commentary on both ezra and nehemiah. And it came to pass in the month chisleu, in the twentieth year, as i was in shushan the palace, that hanani, one of my brethren, came, he and certain men of judah. Book of nehemiah john gills exposition of the bible. Constables notes on nehemiah 2020 edition 426 425 424 423 darius ii began to reign. Introduction to nehemiah by matthew henry blue letter bible. Presented here is a verse by verse exposition of the new testament. These small group studies of nehemiah contain outlines, crossreferences, bible study discussion questions, and applications. Exalting jesus in ezra nehemiah is written by jim hamilton. The largest and most trusted library of over 1,906,000 free sermons from conservative christian churches and ministries worldwide. Cunningham, brings to the close his exposition of the book of nehemiah. God uses all manner of people in all manner of places doing all manner of work. Nehemiah with book summary versebyverse bible commentary.
They stood where they were and read from the book of the law. The book of nehemiah is designed to teach us that only with gods help can we actually change ourselves and recover from the damage and ruin of the past. The destruction of our walk with the lord leave clear signs that indicate the spiritual condition of our soul. Nehemiah 9 niv the israelites confess their sins on.
As i have said before the word of god is ever living and ever speaking to us through each word on these pages. Exposition of nehemiah archives grace presbyterian church. But they did return, and in the days of ezra, they rebuilt the temple and laid a spiritual foundation for israel once again. Rebuilding the wall, translated peninsula bible church. Often overlooked or employed only when a church is undergoing a.
Summary of the book of nehemiah the story of the bible. Ironsides straightforward tone will be of great profit to those seeking a clear exposition of biblical truths. It is the last book to record the actual history of the nation of israel. This part expository study of nehemiah was preached at flagstaff christian fellowship in 20022003. They stood in their places and confessed their sins and the sins of their ancestors. He was a very important official who worked for the king of persia. Study nehemiah using john gills exposition of the bible to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning. The northern part was called israel and people called the inhabitants israelites. The israelites confess their sins on the twentyfourth day of the same month, the israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth and putting dust on their heads. The book of nehemiah has been, since the 16th century, a separate book of the hebrew bible. This book continues the history of the children of the captivity, the poor jews, that had lately returned out of babylon to their own land. Study the bible online using commentary on nehemiah and more. Nehemiah commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole.
Visit our library of inductive bible studies for more in depth inductive studies on this and other books of the bible you can use in your small group. Rosscup has these comments on davis exposition of the book of joshua. This book is, by the authors of the vulgate latin and arabic versions, called. Study the bible online using commentary on nehemiah and. So they read in the book in the law of god distinctly, and gave the sense, and caused them to understand the reading. In an individuals life the rebuilding of the walls is a picture of reestablishing the strength of that life. The book of nehemiah begins 15 years after the book of ezra ends. I guess i am throwing my hat into the fray in hopes that this study can shed some light on. Book of nehemiah bible study nehemiah 1 study and obey. In fact, the books of ezra, nehemiah, and esther all come out of the same general period of israels history. And nehemiah, which is the tirshatha, and ezra the priest the scribe, and the levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, this day is.
Those of israelite descent had separated themselves from all foreigners. Sep 28, 2014 the horse gate message 10 the spiritual application of the gates. The book of nehemiah shows us the kind of significant impact one individual can have on a nation. This book is, by the authors of the vulgate latin and arabic versions, called the second book of ezra, it being a continuation of the same history, and was by the jews reckoned as one book with ezra. Nehemiah was a man of character who loved and feared god. An exposition, with practical observations, of the book of nehemiah. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the jews. God sent nehemiah to judah in order to do a special task. However, sometimes nehemiah calls them the people of israel. Former professor of old testament at reformed theological seminary. After nehemiahs great grief could no longer be hidden, the king inquired as to what. The book of nehemiah does not specifically name its author, but both jewish and christian traditions recognize ezra as the author. Though nehemiahs ministry ended in dealing with the sin and unfaithfulness of gods people, yet we see that it ended in hope.