In Nehemiah’s day, the walls of Jerusalem were broken down. Destroyed by the Babylonians, they remained in disrepair for years, even after the Persians conquered the region and introduced a degree of detente toward the previously dispersed children of Israel. Ezra oversaw the rebuilding of the temple during the Persian reign, but the walls remained in ruins, a source of shame to the entire nation of Israel.
Nehemiah was an Israelite in captivity, a highly placed servant to the Persian king. Presented with providential opportunity, Nehemiah seized the moment to secure the powerful aid of the king, and led a successful project to rebuild his city’s walls. He did this in the face of opposition in only 52 days.
As Bethany faces the challenge of relocating to a new facility, Elder Gus Harter shows how this ancient construction project is still very relevant to us today.
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