Nehemiah : a Pastoral and Exegetical Commentary.

Nehemiah : a Pastoral and Exegetical Commentary.

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Online Access:Electronic book from EBSCO
Main Author: Betts, T. J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published:Ashland : Lexham Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Bible. > Nehemiah > Commentaries.
Bible. > Nehemiah > Study and teaching.
Bible. > Nehemiah > Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Electronic books.
Table of Contents:
  • Intro
  • Title Page
  • Copyright
  • Contents
  • Preface
  • The Book of Nehemiah in Its Biblical and Historical Context
  • The Rise of the Persian Empire
  • The Return of the Exiles
  • Nehemiah the Royal Cupbearer
  • Nehemiah the Governor of Judah
  • Conclusion
  • The Heart of a Servant (Nehemiah 1:1-11)
  • Introduction
  • Structure
  • Summary of the Passage
  • Outline of the Passage
  • Development of the Exposition
  • I. The Predicament of the People of God (1:1-3)
  • A. The Context of the Report concerning the People of God in Judah (1:1-2)
  • B. The Content of the Report concerning the People of God in Judah (1:3)
  • II. The Prayer for the People of God (1:4-11)
  • A. The Characteristics of Nehemiah's Prayer
  • 1. Nehemiah's Response Is Emotional (1:4)
  • 2. Nehemiah's Response Is Serious (1:4)
  • 3. Nehemiah's Response Is Persistent (1:4)
  • B. The Contents of Nehemiah's Prayer
  • 1. Nehemiah's Prayer Is Confessional (1:5-7)
  • a. Confessional concerning God (1:5)
  • b. Confessional concerning Israel (1:6-7)
  • 2. Nehemiah's Prayer Is Founded on God's Promises (1:8-9)
  • 3. Nehemiah's Prayer Is Based on the Identity of Israel as the People of God (1:10)
  • 4. Nehemiah's Prayer Recalls God's Work of Redemption on Behalf of Israel (1:10)
  • 5. Nehemiah's Prayer Is Shared by Others (1:11)
  • 6. Nehemiah's Prayer Reveals His Faith in God, His Submission to God, and His Dependence on God to Give Him Success as God's Servant (1:11)
  • Conclusion
  • Final Thoughts
  • Waiting for an Open Door (Nehemiah 2:1-10)
  • Introduction
  • Structure
  • Summary of the Passage
  • Outline of the Passage
  • Development of the Exposition
  • I. The Emotions Nehemiah Feels (2:1-2)
  • A. Nehemiah's Sadness concerning the Condition of Jerusalem (2:1-2a)
  • B. Nehemiah's Fear before the King (2:2b)
  • II. The Courage Nehemiah Displays (2:3-8a)
  • A. Nehemiah's Courage Enables Him to Speak the Truth (2:3)
  • B. Nehemiah's Courage Comes from a Dependence on God (2:4)
  • C. Nehemiah's Courage Enables Him to Communicate His Desire (2:5)
  • D. Nehemiah's Courage Results in Pleasing the King (2:6)
  • E. Nehemiah's Courage Enables Him to Communicate His Needs (2:7-8a)
  • III. The Favor Nehemiah Receives (2:8b-9)
  • IV. The Enemy Nehemiah Awakens (2:10)
  • Conclusion
  • Final Thoughts
  • Preparing to Rebuild (Nehemiah 2:11-20)
  • Introduction
  • Structure
  • Summary of the Passage
  • Outline of the Passage
  • Development of the Exposition
  • I. Preparation for Rebuilding Requires an Assessment (2:11-16)
  • A. Nehemiah's Preparation Begins with Proper Relaxation (2:11)
  • B. Nehemiah's Preparation Begins with a Private Examination (2:12, 16)
  • C. Nehemiah's Preparation Begins with a Thorough Investigation (2:13-15)
  • II. Preparation for Rebuilding Requires Enlistment (2:17-18)
  • A. Nehemiah Gives Those He Recruits an Honest Evaluation (2:17a)

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