In our fifth episode in Nehemiah, we talk about a genealogy, Ezra, and the Feast of Booths.

Timestamps

• (7:34) Discussion of Neh. 7 begins
  • (9:45) The significance of the genealogy
  • (15:02) The return of exiled Jews accounted in the genealogy
  • (24:10) The historical relevance of the temple & wall
• (27:03) Discussion of Neh. 8 begins
  • (28:50) Introduction of Ezra & his role in the Ezra-Nehemiah story
  • (30:45) Explanation of the Feast of Booths in Jewish tradition
  • (33:09) Ezra leads the people of Israel in their worship of the Lord
  • (36:12) Reading the Bible for understanding and worship
  • (39:45) Having joy in the Lord

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Gale A. Yee, Jewish Feasts and the Gospel of John
• Overview: Ezra-Nehemiah (BibleProject)
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 9.

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