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Podcast: The Amazing Bible. Book Club
Episode: Nehemiah - Chapters 1-2
Description: Nehemiah, who was the cupbearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia, received word that the exiles in Jerusalem and Judah were "in great trouble and disgrace," which caused Nehemiah to mourn, fast, and pray. The majority of chapter 1 is Nehemiah's prayer on the day that he was going to address the king with his request. His prayer was full of Scripture especially from the book of Deuteronomy, and he asked the Lord to remember His people and His steadfast covenantal love. Nehemiah repented of his sin, his father's sin, and the sins of his people. He also praised the Lord...