Nehemiah live a life of risk and sacrifice.  His burden for his people was so great that he risked his life by approaching the great king of Babylon. He took the heat from Sanballett and the Samaritans wagering his own life for the life of his people.  In chapter 5 we find Nehemiah’s personal remarks as to his food intake.  Although the governors before him followed the traditions of the day and asked for food Read More …

2 Kings 23 The purge of Josiah gives me chills when I read it.  He was the son of wicked parents who found the words of the Law.  After hearing YHWYs commands to follow Him only, Josiah purged all of Israel and even the surrounding Northern Territory of all idolatrous alters.  You can see the very hand of God through Josiah as he tears down the alters that God had previously sent a prophet to Read More …