Those following the two-year Bible reading plan with me will begin reading the book of Nehemiah tomorrow, January11. (Link to the Two-Year Bible Reading Plan Bookmarks)
Nehemiah is a continuation of the book of Ezra. There were Jews living in and around Jerusalem after they returned from exile. They reported to Nehemiah, one of King Artaxerxes of Persia’s officials who was also Jewish, telling him about how run-down Jerusalem had become. Nehemiah fasted and prayed and was so downcast that the king asked what was wrong. Continue reading →