Work in Progress: The Fortress (Nehemiah 8:9-18)

Jerusalem’s walls finally stood again! For months, Nehemiah and the people had hauled stones, set gates, and rebuilt what war and exile had torn down. The city that once lay in ruins now stood surrounded by strong walls. But in Nehemiah chapter eight, something surprising happens. Ezra stands before the people and reminds them that their greatest protection was never the stone around the city.Their true fortress was something far stronger. The joy that comes from the Lord. Let’s turn our attention to Pastor Brian as he ushers us into “The Fortress” from Nehemiah, chapter eight, verses nine through eighteen.