The name Nehemiah means Yahweh has comforted. Before we even begin reading the book of Nehemiah, the name reveals that the words will bring comfort. Nehemiah offers hope and much more. This book ...

Nehemiah chapters 11-13 represent the final section, where Jerusalem is organized as a "community of God's people" after the ...

Nehemiah was the “cupbearer” (Nehemiah 1:1, 11) to the Persian king Artaxerxes I (r. 465-425 B.C.) Nehemiah 2:1 (RSV) In the month of Nisan, in the twentieth year of King Artaxerxes, when wine was ...

About 70 years after Babylon destroyed Jerusalem, Persia took over Babylon and allowed the Jews to resettle Jerusalem. During this time, a Jew named Nehemiah served in the court of a Persian king as a ...

Facing opposition should be expected in various leadership roles and responsibilities. Everyone will not agree with executive decisions, policies, and procedures. However, when Christian leaders face ...

Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 Nehemiah, the Jewish cupbearer to the king of Persia, is heartbroken to learn that Jerusalem is in shambles. He's so sad that he can't even bear a cup without getting weepy.

Who knew we could learn powerful lessons about faith, prayer, and purpose from a professional wine drinker? That’s right, this man tasted merlots, zinfandels, and pinot grigio to ensure the king’s ...