Responding to the Character of God (Nehemiah 9)
From the example of the people in Jerusalem in Nehemiah 9, we discover that the best response to God's character as seen in the Bible is to be humbly contrite as we adjust to His Holy standard.WatchNotesDownloadDateTitle
- Oct 27, 2024Responding to the Character of God (Nehemiah 9)
Responding to the Character of God (Nehemiah 9)From the example of the people in Jerusalem in Nehemiah 9, we discover that the best response to God's character as seen in the Bible is to be humbly contrite as we adjust to His Holy standard.
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God’s Word and Change (Nehemiah 7 & 8)
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The Gracious Hand of God (Nehemiah 2)
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