Description

In our eighth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about people moving into the city of Jerusalem and the dedication of the wall.

Timestamps

• (2:00) Neh. 11 discussion begins
  • (2:36) People moving into the city of Jerusalem
    • Casting lots, the will of God, & the presence of God
• (7:42) Neh. 12 discussion begins
  • (10:01) A holy city & the dedication of the wall
  • (12:06) Gladness in Jerusalem & upcoming sin
  • (16:26) Salvation in the Old Testament & the purpose of Old Testament law
  • (18:16) Continuity with the time of King David
  • (18:56) Joy in Jerusalem
  • (21:25) Purification & service of the temple

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Bruce Waltke, An Old Testament Theology: An Exegetical, Canonical, and Thematic Approach
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we conclude our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 13.

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*Note: The resources listed above are not all of the secondary sources we consult to help us think through the biblical text in Nehemiah, but we have found them to be particularly helpful and recommend them.