Nehemiah (Expositional Commentary) [Paperback]

James Montgomery Boice (Author)

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Series: Expositional Commentary | Publication Date: May 1, 2006

An insightful commentary on the life and work of Nehemiah, God's chosen leader, highlighting his courage, strength, and dependence on God. Now in paper!

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Nehemiah was a great leader. According to James Montgomery Boice, Nehemiah's leadership abilities were born from his submission to God, his ability to focus on the right goals, his wisdom in handling complex situations, and his courage to act decisively. "But the most important thing about Nehemiah," says Boice, "is that he was a man of God, and because he was so close to God in prayer and personal piety, he was able to draw from God the wisdom, patience, skill, and perseverance he needed."

This insightful commentary follows a chosen leader through the great task of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem 150 years after it was destroyed by King Nebuchadnezzar. Through analysis of eight dynamics of the Old Testament text, Boice explores all aspects of Nehemiah's work, from taking command to getting the work done, from dealing with oppression to dedicating the wall and establishing Jerusalem as a city under God.

James Montgomery Boice (1938-2000) was senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

About the Author

James Montgomery Boice (1938 - 2000) was senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books; Pbk. Ed edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801066409
• ISBN-13: 978-0801066405
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #710,136 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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James Montgomery Boice (1938 - 2000) was senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A deeply moving, passionate, and faithful presentation, March 9, 2005

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This review is from: Nehemiah (Expositional Commentary) (Hardcover)

Written by senior Presbyterian pastor James Montgomery Boice, who has also written commentaries upon The Gospel of Matthew, The Gospel of John, and many more, Nehemiah: An Expositional Commentary is a scholarly and well-reasoned close reading and interpretation that inspects the Old Testament book. Revealing how God steels His servants for their appointed tasks, Nehemiah: An Expositional Commentary deconstructs the holy text verse by verse and draws from it profound and all-encompassing truths: "If we will not obey him [Jesus Christ], live holy lives, and be his witness in this world, it is certain that no one else will. The responsibility is ours alone." A deeply moving, passionate, and faithful presentation.