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The Chronology of Ezra & Nehemiah, Part 3

This article examines the argument against the short chronology in Ezra-Nehemiah, that the Artaxerxes referred to must be Artaxerxes Longimanus, who followed Darius and Xerxes.

The Chronology of Ezra & Nehemiah, Part 1

This article considers the subject of biblical chronology, particularly the books of Ezra and Nehemiah, which provide chronological information for the period after the return from exile. The author addresses the question whether the Artaxerxes of these books is the same person as Darius.

God's Word, Our Story – Taking Action in Light of God's Word (Nehemiah 1-2)

Chapter 1 is an exposition of Nehemiah 1 and Nehemiah 2. The exposition takes the historic setting of Nehemiah serious and the focus falls on the faithfulness of God in Israel’s return from exile.

What’s Really Wrong in the Church?

When Christians become worldly in their lifestyle, neglect tithing, stop pursuing interests of God’s kingdom and church, and dishonour the Sabbath and marriage, then we know that things are wrong in the church. This is what Nehemiah 13 shows. Let this article explain.

The Gates of Jerusalem: The Inspection Gate

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the inspection gate.

The Gates of Jerusalem: The East Gate

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the east gate.

The Gates of Jerusalem: The Horse Gate

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the horse gate.

The Gates of Jerusalem: The Water Gate

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the water gate.

The Gates of Jerusalem: The Fountain Gate

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the fountain gate.

The Gates of Jerusalem: The Dung Gate (Refuse Gate)

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the dung gate.

The Gates of Jerusalem: The Valley Gate

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the valley gate.

The Gates of Jerusalem: The Old Gate (Jeshanah Gate)

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the old gate or gate of Yeshanah.

The Gates of Jerusalem: The Fish Gate

With consideration given to the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the fish gate.

A Trip around the Ancient Walls of Jerusalem Beginning at the Sheep Gate

With consideration toward the rebuilding of the Jerusalem wall as recorded in Nehemiah 3, this article focuses on the significance of the sheep gate.

Reformation by the Word of God Nehemiah 8

From Nehemiah 8 this article shows that true reformation is characterized by the appetite for, attitude to, attention to, and action on God’s Word.

Nehemiah 13:15-18 - Judah’s Profaning the Sabbath

Nehemiah 13:15-18 reveals how Judah profaned the Sabbath. This article looks at what contributed to this sin and provides reasons why keeping the Sabbath was so crucial for God’s people. The author discusses what it meant to not keep the Sabbath, and how Christians today should view the Sunday.