Nehemiah leads the rebuilding of broken walls with people who are broken in spirit, mind, and emotions. Indeed, the rubble of their past (and ours) can be resurrected. ◊
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The Request in NEHEMIAH 2
Nehemiah is moved to ask his powerful employer, the King, for favor. He prays and then makes a very bold request. Fortunately, he has God’s favor. ◊
The Sorrow in NEHEMIAH 1
Some teach that Nehemiah is an object lesson in good planning and project management. That may be true. I believe that there is an even more profound lesson here for everyone. ◊
Happy Good Friday/Easter?
Actually that Friday was one of great mourning for the first Jesus-followers. Then came Easter Sunday. We now can look back on that weekend in Jerusalem 2000 years ago with a broader perspective. Actually, everyone should. ◊ Even while a woefully… Read More ›
The Finale in ACTS 28
In this final chapter of ACTS, Paul doesn’t miss the opportunity to explain the kingdom of God and the evolution of it from the Law of Moses, the Prophets, and now Jesus. Once again, then as now, some buy in… Read More ›
The King in ACTS 26
Paul has no fear, even before very powerful Roman and Jewish leaders who have his fate and life in their hands. Here he boldly speaks to King Agrippa. ◊ Recall that Paul had his first come to Jesus moment way back in… Read More ›
The Handoff in ACTS 25
If “all things happen for a reason,” one might ask why is all this happening to the Apostle Paul? Despite any worldly philosophy, the Spirit of God is at work. ◊ We’ve all heard the common refrain from people, even with… Read More ›
The Trial in ACTS 24
In ACTS chapter 24, Paul is put on trial before Felix, the Roman governor of Judea. Here is a Biblical example of cruel and indecisive leadership. ◊ Recall in ACTS chapter 23, Paul is protected and escorted by Roman soldiers to… Read More ›
The Rescue in ACTS 23
From a Biblical perspective, some are chosen, hand-picked by God to carry out a sequence of events and circumstances purposed by God. Does this really happen to normal people? ◊ Does God intervene in the affairs of man? Absolutely. Though beyond… Read More ›
The Defense in ACTS 22
Fellow citizens can become so angrily opposed to one another. Beyond politics and health policies, religious faith can also cause major divisions. Sometimes even the best oral arguments don’t hold up. ◊ If you’re human, you’ve had disagreement with other… Read More ›
“Last Days” Understanding Revisited
Do “Last Days” references in the Bible always mean the future, like our own 21st century? Good question. Confusion over this matter occurred with 1st century Jews and with many Christ-followers today. ◊ A group of friends was studying the… Read More ›
The Accommodation in ACTS 21
Religion can cause such a divide between people equally devoted to their God, even the same God. Sometimes wisdom involves flexibility and accommodation. ◊ Have you ever had an argument with a fellow believer in God over certain acts of… Read More ›
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