Tag: Old Testament study
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Day 269: “I Took Counsel With Myself” (Nehemiah 5:6–7)
When Nehemiah heard the outcry of the poor, he grew angry — but instead of exploding, he paused: “I took counsel with myself.” Learn how Nehemiah models the balance of righteous anger, wise reflection, and courageous action.
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Day 269: Dirty Jobs: Malchijah and the Dung Gate (Nehemiah 3:14)
Malchijah, a district ruler, humbled himself to repair Jerusalem’s Dung Gate — the city’s garbage outlet. His story shows that true leadership embraces even the lowliest tasks, and that God exalts the humble.