When Nehemiah desperately asked God to hear the prayer of Your servant (let Your ear be attentive... Your eyes open), it reflected his complete dependence on the LORD.

How does Nehemiah's position in Susa reflect God's sovereignty in placing His people for His purposes? Can you identify a time when God strategically placed you in a situation for His work?

Bible study guide on Nehemiah 1 with practical commentary, questions, and applications to encourage life change.

David Guzik commentary on Nehemiah 1, where Nehemiah hears of Jerusalem's crisis condition, and reacts to it by interceding for Jerusalem before God.

Mar 19, 2025 · Free verse-by-verse study of Nehemiah Chapter 1 with detailed commentary, historical context, and practical application from Love First Christian Center.

Dec 29, 2025 · Nehemiah pleads for God to hear, not because God is reluctant, but because Nehemiah understands that if God does not intervene, nothing will change. He refers to himself repeatedly as …

Chapter 1 of Nehemiah recounts the distressing news that Jerusalem's walls were broken down and the gates burned with fire. Nehemiah, the cupbearer to the king, wept, fasted, and prayed for God's help.

Sep 11, 2024 · Today, we're kicking off a new devotional Bible study drawn from the Book of Nehemiah. Now, for those who maybe haven't read it yet or need a refresher, Nehemiah is set about a hundred …

Nothing is known about Nehemiah’s early years or family background except that his father’s name was Hachaliah (Nehemiah 1:1) and that he had a brother named Hanani (Nehemiah 1:2).

In every chapter we must read the Bible first and try to identify its subjects (paragraphs), then compare our understanding with the modern versions. Only when we understand the original author's intent by …