September 29 | Week 39 Gospel Conversation Opportunity
GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Rebuilding what is Broken Read Isaiah 61:1-4. Think about what we read about Nehemiah this week. Nehemiah returned to Jerusalem to help...
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September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024
Nehemiah 8-10
In Nehemiah 8-10, Ezra reads the Law to the people who gather attentively in Jerusalem, leading to a revival of understanding and a celebration of the Festival of Shelters not seen since the days of Joshua. In response to their renewed covenant, the Israelites confess their sins and make vows to strictly observe God’s laws, emphasizing social justice and religious obligations in their community restoration efforts.
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September 28 | A Celebration!
Today’s Reading: Read Nehemiah 8-10 Today’s a day to celebrate! Choose something fun that your family can celebrate today. It can be a birthday, a...
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September 27, 2024
September 27, 2024
Nehemiah 5-7
In Nehemiah 5-7, Nehemiah confronts the social injustices and usury among the Jews in Jerusalem, reforming the community's economic practices and refusing the governor's allowance to alleviate the people's burdens. After completing the wall despite opposition and threats, Nehemiah organizes a genealogical registration, leading to a public reaffirmation of the law and reestablishment of communal commitments.
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September 27 | Doing the Right Thing!
Today’s Reading: Read Nehemiah 5-7 Doing the right thing is not always easy, is it? Parents, share about a time when you made the right...
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September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024
Nehemiah 1-4
In Nehemiah 1-4, Nehemiah, a cupbearer in Susa, weeps and prays for God's help to restore the city, gaining favor from King Artaxerxes to lead the rebuild. Facing scorn and threats from local adversaries, Nehemiah mobilizes the Jewish community to rebuild Jerusalem's walls, reinforcing their work with armed guards and a deep reliance on divine support.
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September 26 | Rebuilding
Today’s Reading: Read Nehemiah 1-4 Grab some Lincoln Logs or your favorite set of blocks and work together as a family to build a walled...
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September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024
Ezra 7-10
In Ezra 7-10, Ezra journeyed from Babylon to Jerusalem with a decree from King Artaxerxes to teach God’s laws. He led the community in confession and reform, enacting a difficult but necessary separation from foreign spouses to restore adherence to the Law.
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September 25 | Things Change….
Today’s Reading: Read Ezra 7-9 Think of a place your family has gone on vacation recently. What do you remember about it? Was it hot...
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Restoration and Reformation: Lessons from Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther
In this episode of Sermon Notes, host Jay Strother and guest Brian Ball delve into the themes of restoration and reformation as illustrated in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.
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September 24, 2024
September 24, 2024
Malachi 1-4; Psalm 50
In the book of Malachi, the Lord expresses His enduring love for Israel and rebukes the corrupt priests for offering defiled sacrifices. He promises judgment for evildoers and blessings for those who fear Him, prophesying the arrival of Elijah before the great day of the Lord. In Psalm 50, God calls for His people to offer genuine sacrifices of thanksgiving and warns the wicked of His coming judgment.
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September 24 | Forgetting what’s Important
Today’s Reading: Read Malachi 1:1-2:2; 2:5-12; 3:1-6, 16-18; Malachi 4; Psalm 50 Have you ever forgotten something really important? Maybe it was your mom’s birthday...
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