Ezra and Nehemiah: Walking in God's Words (Reading the Bible Today)

by Peter Adam

Publisher:

Aquila Press

, 2014

Overview

The books of Ezra and Nehemiah tell of the return of God's people to Jerusalem after their years in exile, and of the heartache and comfort they felt as they rebuilt their fallen city. In this engaging and clearly written commentary, Peter Adam highlights the power of the word of God in period, both as it was fulfilled in the restoration of his people, and its leaders Ezra and Nehemiah, urging them to make the backbone of their new life.

Key Features

• Makes use of biblical contexts to help to understand Ezra and Nehemiah
• Encourages and provides a guide to those who find reading books of the Bible hard work
• Explains the purpose of the books of Ezra and Nehemiah and how this message continues teaching

Contents

• Reading books of the Bible
• The main theme of Ezra and Nehemiah: walking in God's words
• Background information
• The first group returns from Babylon to Jerusalem (Ezra 1-2)
• He is good; his love endures forever (Ezra 3)
• From opposition to joy (Ezra 4-6)
• Four miracles of God (Ezra 7-8)
• The first sin (Ezra 9-10)
• Meet Nehemiah (Nehemiah 1:1 2:9)
• Rebuilding the walls and gates of Jerusalem (Nehemiah 2:10-4:23)
• Fear God (Nehemiah 5)
• Strengthen my hands, O God (Nehemiah 6:1-7:23)
• Our great, mighty, awesome and loving God (Nehemiah 8-10)
• Nehemiah and the people of God (Nehemiah 11-12)
• More reformation needed! (Nehemiah 13)
• Conclusion

Product Details

• Title: Ezra & Nehemiah: Walking in God’s Words
• Author: Peter Adam
• Series: Reading the Bible Today Series
• Publisher: Aquila Press
• Print Publication Date: 2014
• Logos Release Date: 2022
• Pages: 194
• Era: era:contemporary
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• Subjects: Bible. O.T. Ezra › Commentaries; Bible. O.T. Nehemiah › Commentaries
• ISBNs: 9781925041187, 1925041182
• Resource ID: LLS:RTBT15EZR
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T23:44:51Z

About Peter Adam

Peter Adam is principal of Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia. He was formerly vicar of St. Jude’s in nearby Carlton. He is the author of several books, including Hearing God's Words: Exploring Biblical Spiriality, and Speaking God’s Words: A Practical Theology of Preaching.