What was happening in Nehemiah 9?
On the twenty-fourth day of the month, the people are fasting, wearing sackcloth, and putting dirt on their heads—the whole atonement thing. The Israelites separate themselves from the other people living there and confess their sins and disobedience.
Who prayed the prayer in Nehemiah 9?
This chapter and the previous one focus mainly on Ezra; with this chapter recording Ezra’s prayer of repentance for the sake of the people (parallel to Ezra 9–10).
What kind of prayer did the Levites lead?
According to Nehemiah 9, what kind of prayer did the Levites lead the people in? A confession reviewing God’s faithfulness in the past.
Who built a wall in the Bible?
Nehemiah and his team faced significant opposition yet, were able to rebuild the city walls in just 52 days. This was a miraculous feat that was a monument to God’s glory and faithfulness, as depicted in Nehemiah 6:15-16.
What metaphor does the textbook use to describe idolatry?
The metaphor in the textbook to describe idolatry is an unfaithful spouse, Hosea, loves his wife even though she strayed form him. According to the textbook, what was the primary message of the Old Testament prophets?
What is idolatry compared with?
According to the text book Idolatry is compared with what? Idolatry is the ascribing of ultimate value or worth to anything besides God. As a result of the fall (sin or Adam and Eve) what was introduced into the world? Suffering And death.
How did the Levites worship?
The Levites ministered before the LORD, offering up thanks and praise with instrument and voice. The Levites accompanied and aided worshippers in keeping divine commands to remember and offer thanksgiving to the LORD.
What is the difference between general revelation and special revelation Cwv?
What is the difference between General Revelation and Special Revelation? General Revelation refers to what God reveals through nature while Special Revelation mainly refers to what God reveals through Scripture. There can be no moral and spiritual absolute truths.
What does this refrain indicate about the spiritual state of the people?
What does this refrain indicate about the spiritual state of the people? The moral compass of the people was weak and they followed no rules and let their temptations control them.