God's Word, Our Story : Learning from the Book of Nehemiah

Introduction: On exposition / Kathleen Nielson -- Taking action in light of God's Word: Nehemiah 1-2 / Kathy Keller -- Laboring for a God who fights for us: Nehemiah 3-4 / Tim Keller -- Fearing God in a fallen world: Nehemiah 5-6 / Paige Brown -- Coming together around God's Word : Nehemiah 7-8 / Nancy Guthrie -- Responding to God according to His Word: Nehemiah 9-10 / John Piper -- Celebrating! A moment of joy in Jerusalem: Part 1: Nehemiah 11:1-12:26 / Carrie Sandom ; Part II: Nehemiah 12:27-43 / Jenny Salt ; Part III. Nehemiah 12:44-47 / Kathleen Nielson-- Leaning forward in the dark: a failed reformation: Nehemiah 13 / D.A. Carson -- Conclusion: On Old Testament narrative / Kathleen Nielson. "You have kept your promise, for you are righteous." —Nehemiah 9:8 The book of Nehemiah powerfully illustrates God's faithfulness as it chronicles Israel's return from exile. In this collection of biblical expositions, nine prominent Bible teachers lead readers on a gospel-centered survey of this Old Testament book, connecting the story of Nehemiah to God's overarching story of redemption. Chapters include: Kathy Keller - Taking Action in Light of God's Word (Nehemiah 1-2) Tim Keller - Laboring for a God Who Fights for Us (Nehemiah 3-4) Paige Brown - Fearing God in a Fallen World (Nehemiah 5-6) Nancy Guthrie - Coming Together around God's Word (Nehemiah 7-8) John Piper - Responding to God according to His Word (Nehemiah 9-10) Carrie Sandom, Jenny Salt, & Kathleen Nielson - Celebrating! A Moment of Joy in Jerusalem (Nehemiah 11-12) D. A. Carson - Leaning Forward in the Dark: A Failed Reformation (Nehemiah 13)

"You have kept your promise, for you are righteous." —Nehemiah 9:8

The book of Nehemiah powerfully illustrates God's faithfulness as it chronicles Israel's return from exile. In this collection of biblical expositions, nine prominent Bible teachers lead readers on a gospel-centered survey of this Old Testament book, connecting the story of Nehemiah to God's overarching story of redemption. Chapters include:

Kathy Keller - Taking Action in Light of God's Word (Nehemiah 1-2)

Tim Keller - Laboring for a God Who Fights for Us (Nehemiah 3-4)

Paige Brown - Fearing God in a Fallen World (Nehemiah 5-6)

Nancy Guthrie - Coming Together around God's Word (Nehemiah 7-8)

John Piper - Responding to God according to His Word (Nehemiah 9-10)

Carrie Sandom, Jenny Salt, & Kathleen Nielson - Celebrating! A Moment of Joy in Jerusalem (Nehemiah... With contributions from popular Bible teachers, including Tim Keller, John Piper, Nancy Guthrie, D. A. Carson, and more, this collection of nine biblical expositions walks readers through Nehemiah--a biblical book that powerfully illustrates God's faithfulness. Each chapter recounts part of Israel's return from exile chronicled in the book of Nehemiah, showing how this Old Testament narrative connects to the Bible's overarching story of redemption. What's more, this practical volume applies the message of Nehemiah to our lives today, emphasizing the many ways God uses imperfect people to accomplish his plans. Readers will feel encouraged to turn to God in prayer, repent of their sin, and trust in his grace--confident in his gracious plan for the world revealed in Scripture. With contributions from popular Bible teachers such as Tim Keller, John Piper, and Nancy Guthrie, this book looks to the book of Nehemiah for truth about God's redemptive plan for the world