After Babylon

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After Babylon Nehemiah 1, 8-10, 13 Overview The state of affairs at the start of Nehemiah’s govenorship Back in the land but no prosperity, no peace, no king The spiritual reform of the people God’s law is read (8:1-18) The people confess their sin (9:1-3) The people vow to follow God’s law (10:28-39) Separate themselves from God’s enemies Not marrying pagan people Honouring the Sabbath Attending to God’s temple and priesthood The state of affairs at the close of the OT The power of sin Condemnation under the covenant through Moses The need for God’s initiative The new covenant The king in the line of David Next week: Fulfilment begins (Luke 3:1-4 :13)

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