Date: Nov. 18, 2014
Nehemiah 13:1-14
Key Verse: Nehemiah 13:1
First, Nehemiah evicts Tobiah from the temple (1-9). Through public Bible reading they found that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever be admitted into the assembly of God. Eliashib the priest violated this by giving Tobiah the Ammonite a room at the temple. Nehemiah did not hesitate to evict Tobiah from the temple and to restore that room as storage for offerings and equipment.
Second, restoring the Levites' portion (10-14). The Levites were not getting their proper tithe portion of the offerings. Nehemiah rebuked the officials saying, "Why is the house of God neglected?" Nehemiah put some trustworthy men in charge of the supplies and storerooms. Nehemiah prayed that God would remember him for his faithful service for God's house.
Prayer: Lord, purify your church by your word and Spirit. Raise faithful servants for your house.
One Word: Purified by God's word
Psalm 34:1-22
Key Verse: 34:12-14
What man is there who desires life
and loves many days, that he may see good?
Keep your tongue from evil
and your lips from speaking deceit.
Turn away from evil and do good;
seek peace and pursue it.
