Author: Norm

SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 12 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Levites who returned with them were Jeshua, Binnui, Kadmiel, Sherebiah, Judah, and Mattaniah, who with his associates was in charge of the songs of thanksgiving. [Nehemiah 12:8] In this chapter, we see a specially planned and organized “thanksgiving day”, a celebration of the goodness of God. It was very formal, choreographed, yet very sincere…

SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 11 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The leaders of the people were living in Jerusalem, the holy city. A tenth of the people from the other towns of Judah and Benjamin were chosen by sacred lots to live there, too, while the rest stayed where they were. And the people commended everyone who volunteered to resettle in Jerusalem….

SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 10 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: Then the rest of the people—the priests, Levites, gatekeepers, singers, Temple servants, and all who had separated themselves from the pagan people of the land in order to obey the Law of God, together with their wives, sons, daughters, and all who were old enough to understand— joined their leaders and bound…

SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 9 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and merciful, slow to become angry, and rich in unfailing love. You did not abandon them, even when they made an idol shaped like a calf and said, ‘This is your god who brought you out of Egypt!’ They committed terrible blasphemies. [Nehemiah 9:17-18] A…

SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 8 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: And Nehemiah continued, “Go and celebrate with a feast of rich foods and sweet drinks, and share gifts of food with people who have nothing prepared. This is a sacred day before our Lord. Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” [Nehemiah 8:10] The people hear…

There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 7 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: At that time the city was large and spacious, but the population was small, and none of the houses had been rebuilt. [Nehemiah 7:4] There is plenty of room in God’s house, but not enough people. God designed this creation to be enjoyed by every person…

There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 6 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: They were just trying to intimidate us, imagining that they could discourage us and stop the work. So I continued the work with even greater determination. [Nehemiah 6:9] Intimidation, those who choose to believe and to follow Jesus will face intimidation. Nehemiah is doing the work…

SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 5 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: You must restore their fields, vineyards, olive groves, and homes to them this very day. And repay the interest you charged when you lent them money, grain, new wine, and olive oil.” [Nehemiah 5:11] A follower of Jesus has a deep sense of justice; they see the world from God’s perspective, that every…

SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 4 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: When our enemies heard that we knew of their plans and that God had frustrated them, we all returned to our work on the wall. But from then on, only half my men worked while the other half stood guard with spears, shields, bows, and coats of mail. The leaders stationed themselves…

There are two passages assigned for today! SCRIPTURE: Nehemiah 3 OBSERVATION/APPLICATION: The Old City Gate was repaired by Joiada son of Paseah and Meshullam son of Besodeiah. They laid the beams, set up its doors, and installed its bolts and bars. Next to them were Melatiah from Gibeon, Jadon from Meronoth, people from Gibeon, and people…