God's Word, Our Story
By D. A. Carson
- Release Date: 2016-03-16
- Genre: Christianity
"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)