After a thrilling encounter with God, which causes the Jewish people to break into celebration, the people now come face to face with their own depravity.
This prayer in Nehemiah is not that long, but it’s a great model for us to study so that we can learn to put first things first.
References:
Ezra and Nehemiah by Derek Kidner
Word Biblical Commentary Ezra-Nehemiah by H. G. M. Williamson
The New International Commentary on the Old Testament by The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah by F. Charles Fensham
Nehemiah: Man in Charge by Donal K. Campbell
Victorious Christian Service Studies on the Book of Nehemiah by Alan Redpath
Wiersbe’s Expository Outline on the Old Testament by Warren W. Wiersbe
Visioneering by Andy Stanley
Believer’s Bible Commentary by William MacDonald
