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Nehemiah 8:1-10

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bulletReading the Text:
bullet NRSV (with link to Anglicized NRSV) at Oremus Bible Browser.
bullet The Bible Gateway: NIV, NASB, CEV, The Message, KJV, etc.
bulletThe Blue Letter Bible. KJV, alternate versions, Hebrew text with concordance, commentaries.
bulletThe World Wide Study Bible includes commentary, exposition and sermons.
bulletHistorical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
bulletFrom the Geneva Notes.
bullet"In considering their offences against the Law, therefore the Levites do not reprove them for mourning, but assure them of God's mercies if they are repentant."
bulletFrom Matthew Henry's Commentary.
bullet"Sacrifices were to be offered only at the door of the temple; but praying and preaching were, and are, services of religion, as acceptably performed in one place as in another."
bulletFrom Wesley's Notes.
bullet"Rejoicing in God in serving him with chearfulness, and thankfulness, which is your duty always, but now especially, will give you that strength both of mind and body, which you greatly need, both to perform all the duties required of you, and to oppose all the designs of your enemies."
bulletFrom the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
bullet"The beginning of every month was ushered in as a sacred festival; but this, the commencement of the seventh month, was kept with distinguished honor as "the feast of trumpets," which extended over two days. It was the first day of the seventh ecclesiastical year, and the new year's day of the Jewish civil year, on which account it was held as "a great day." The place where the general concourse of people was held was "at the water gate," on the south rampart. Through that gate the Nethinims or Gibeonites brought water into the temple, and there was a spacious area in front of it."
bullet"The Joy of the Lord, the Strength of His People: Nehemiah 8:10; 12:42, 43," Charles H. Spurgeon, 1871.
bulletContemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
bullet Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
bullet Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
bullet"Today’s reading is about both the faithful and joyous reception of God’s word seen in the people, and about the faithful proclamation and interpretation of that word to the people by Ezra and the Levites. It is a word for both congregation and preacher."
bullet Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Commentary, Background, Insights from Literary Structure, Theological Message, Ways to Present the Text. Anna Grant-Henderson, Uniting Church in Australia.
bullet"This reading could be acted out as part of the worship service."
bullet Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10, Studies on Old Testament texts from Series C, Ralph W. Klein, Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago.
bullet 3 Epiphany, Year C: Nehemiah 8:1-10, Biblische Ausbildung, Dr. Stephen L. Cook, Virginia Theological Seminary. Part 2.
bullet"This passage is not about legalism and rigidity. It is about finding life, finding true joy. It would make for a great sermon or homily this Sunday."
bullet "Eat the Fat, Drink the Wine: Nehemiah and Subversive Acts of Joy," The Journey with Jesus: Notes to Myself, Daniel B. Clendenin, Journey with Jesus Foundation.
bullet"What are some common counterfeits for joy?"
bullet Kairos CoMotion Lectionary Discussion, Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10. "A place of conversation regarding Progressive Christianity."
bullet Expository Essay, Nehemiah 8:1-10, Dr. William R. Long.
bullet "The Proclamation," John Stendahl, The Christian Century, 1998.
bullet"Do we believe in such a way that we are reknit as a body, members of one another, a commonwealth and not just people for ourselves? Are the words fulfilled in our hearing?"
bullet "Sadness Turned to Joy," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Catholic Resource for This Sunday's Gospel.
bullet"Sometimes our sadness turns to joy when people celebrate the good news of freedom."
bulletArticles & Background:
bullet "Further Reforms of Ezra," from the full text book online, The Books of Ezra and Nehemiah, F. Charles, Fensham, 1982. Section begins on p. 214.
bullet "Nehemiah 8," from the full text book online, Ezra-Nehemiah, L.L. Grabbe, 1998. Section begins on p. 52.
bulletArticles in ATLAS Journals. (Direct link when you are subscribed and logged in to ATLASerials online collection of Religion and Theology Journals.):
bulletEskenazi, Tamara C., "The Structure of Ezra-Nehemiah and the Integrity of the Book," Journal of Biblical Literature, 1988.
bulletLawson, Steven J., "The Pattern of Biblical Preaching: An Expository Study of Ezra 7:10 and Nehemiah 8:1-18," Bibliotheca Sacra, 2001.
bulletStendahl, John, "The Proclamation," The Christian Century, 1998.
bulletWong, G.C.I., "A Note on 'Joy' in Nehemiah VIII 10," Vetus Testamentum, 1995.
bulletReviews:
bulletSermons:
bulletThe Shining Light - Nehemiah 8:1-18, by Ray C. Stedman. Text or Real Audio.
bulletWith Children:
bullet "Nehemiah," Illustrating the Story (lessons, children's sermons), coloring pages, activity sheets, crafts, children's songs. MSSS Crafts.
bullet "Ezra Reads the Law," children's study, puzzles, coloring sheet, etc. Higher Praise Christian Center.
bullet "Water Gate," Jim Kerlin, childrensermons.com.
bulletDrama:
bullet "The Bigger They Are..." Dave Marsh, Stage Right: Dramas for Today's Church.
bullet "Nehemiah" monologue, Ross Olson.
bulletGraphics & Bulletin Materials:
bullet Clip Art, Nehemiah 8:2, Fr. Richard Lonsdale, Resources for Catholic Educators.
bulletHymns and Music:
bulletFine Arts Images Linked at The Text This Week's Art Index:
bulletMovies scenes with the following themes, listed at The Text This Week's Movie Concordance:
bulletStudy Links and Resources for the Book of Nehemiah