In episode #3 we continue discussing Nehemiah. Here we talk about Neh. 2-3, where Nehemiah talks to King Artaxerxes, goes to Jerusalem, and begins the work of rebuilding the city wall. Subscribe and come back Thursday for our first interview!

Timestamps

• (1:01) Podcast intros: hot takes, thoughts on Zoom & more
• (3:58) A recap of biblical history & Neh. 1
• (5:25) Neh. 2 discussion begins
  • (6:12) Nehemiah as a cupbearer
  • (7:20) Nehemiah’s conversation with the king
  • (13:15) Traveling to Jerusalem, opposition to the mission & putting the plan in motion
• (22:38) Neh. 3 discussion begins
  • (23:39) Placing yourself in the story
  • (25:45) The groups of workers
• (26:31) Looking forward to the finishing of the wall

Resources

• Charles Fensham, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah (New International Commentary on the Old Testament)
• Paul Miller, A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World
• Music by chloemusic

Join us next Monday as we continue our time in Nehemiah with a discussion of chapter 4.

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