Nehemiah
Overview
Based on the NKJV, David Guzik’s commentary on Nehemiah assumes the full trustworthiness and authority of Scripture, combining insights from scholars throughout the ages. Guzik provides clear exposition, designed to help Bible readers understand what the text says, and what it means. Calvary Chapel pastor Guzik forgoes formality and dives straight into the text—no lengthy introductions or extensive footnotes. Packed with helpful insights and context, the commentary examines the English text of the biblical book with limited reference to original languages, making it an ideal tool for lay people or anyone without language training.
Top Highlights
“The preacher must speak in a clear, easyto-understand way. His goal is to make the people understand, not to impress or entertain them.” (Nehemiah 8:7–8)
“God is going to use Nehemiah to do something about this situation; but first, God must do something in Nehemiah. Any great work of God begins with God doing a great work in somebody.” (Nehemiah 1:4)
“Yet, because his heart is for the things of God, his heart is not on himself, but on others.” (Nehemiah 1:1–3)
“But that 52-day project had a four-month foundation of prayer.” (Nehemiah 1:5–11)
“Out of the some two or three million Jews deported from the land, only 50,000 decided to return to the Promised Land. That’s only something like 2%! But they did return, and in the days of Ezra, they rebuilt the temple and laid a spiritual foundation for Israel once again.” (Nehemiah 1:1–4)
- Title: Nehemiah
- Author: David Guzik
- Series: David Guzik’s Commentaries on the Bible
- Publisher: David Guzik
- Print Publication Date: 2000
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Era: era:contemporary
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subject: Bible. O.T. Nehemiah › Commentaries
- Resource ID: LLS:GUZIKCOMM16NE
- Resource Type: Bible Commentary
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-02-16T01:00:17Z
