In this commentary on Nehemiah 5 and 6, we’ll learn two more lessons on how to battle opposition while also taking care of a little community governance.…

There was opposition in Nehemiah's day, and there’s opposition today. When we’re building something for God, the enemy doesn’t sit idle. There will always be opposition. But our lessons from Nehemiah 4 are a masterclass in what to do in the face of that…

At the start of Nehemiah, he was so consumed with distress about the wall that all he could do was weep and pray. But as we dove into our commentary on Nehemiah 2, he was taking action on his calling.…

Nehemiah's leadership qualities are founded on the principle that the heart fuels the mind, manifesting in passionate motivation, patient preparation, strategic planning, and masterful diplomacy. …

Nehemiah's main message is about restoration and renewal, both spiritually and physically. The Israelites need to spiritually return to God, so they must physically return to Jerusalem. Nehemiah is the prayerful leader who rebuilds both Jerusalem's walls and the people's faith despite relentless opposition. …

In Ezra 9 and 10 we will wrap up the book of Ezra. This ending brings us full circle because the book began with a celebration. The energetic march of miraculously released exiles joyfully returning home. But the conclusion of the book of Ezra…

In previous chapters, we learned Joshua was the 24th high priest, if you include Aaron as the first. Ezra is a descendant of the 22nd High Priest, Seraiah. He isn’t the high priest, but he also isn't just any priest. He is a priest…