Nehemiah
Classes
Class 1: Command to Restore & Rebuild Jerusalem (Neh 1-2)
The class discusses Nehemiah's role in rebuilding Jerusalem's walls after the Jews' return from Babylonian captivity, emphasizing the importance of inspired leadership and faith in God's work. It highlights the significance of Nehemiah's mission in the context of God's plan for the Messiah and encourages ecclesial members to emulate Nehemiah's dedication.
Class 2: Reviving the Stones out of Heaps of Rubbish (Neh 3-4)
The class discusses Nehemiah's efforts to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, emphasizing the challenges faced and the importance of perseverance and dedication in ecclesial work. It highlights Nehemiah's strategic planning and the communal effort required to overcome obstacles.
Class 3: Within were Fightings, without were Fears (Neh 5-6)
The class discusses the challenges faced by the builders of Jerusalem's wall in Nehemiah 5-6, focusing on internal conflicts and external fears. It emphasizes the importance of avoiding circumstances that hinder spiritual work and highlights Nehemiah's leadership and dedication.
Class 4: So They read the Book of the Law (Neh 8)
The class discusses Nehemiah 8, focusing on Ezra reading the Law to the people after the wall's completion. It highlights Ezra's dedication to the Law and the communal joy and unity experienced during the reading, emphasizing the importance of studying and living by God's word.
Class 5: Reconstructing the Ruins of thy Peoples (Neh 9-10)
The class discusses Nehemiah 9-10, focusing on the spiritual revival and solemn assembly following the completion of Jerusalem's walls. It emphasizes the importance of separation from the world, obedience to God's law, and the significance of communal worship and devotion.
Class 6: The Lord whom you seek will Suddenly come to His Temple (Neh 11 & 13)
The class discusses Nehemiah's return to Jerusalem and his efforts to maintain the purity of the ecclesia, emphasizing the importance of faithfulness and vigilance against external influences that threaten the truth. It draws parallels between Nehemiah's challenges and contemporary ecclesial issues, warning of a decline in truth and the need for steadfastness.