Thy Strong Word From Kfuo Radio

After the tears of confession and the long prayer of chapter 9, it's time to put pen to parchment, or rather, seal to scroll. Nehemiah leads the way as 84 leaders formally sign their names to a binding covenant, pledging their families and fortunes to follow God's Law. From priests to Levites to lay leaders, each signature represents households committing to specific, costly obedience: no intermarriage with pagans, strict Sabbath observance even when merchants come calling, sabbatical years that require faith in God's provision, and systematic support for temple worship. Their confession is solid, but will their future deeds match their creed?  The Rev. Ben Maton, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Charlottesville, VA, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Nehemiah 10.  To learn more about Immanuel Lutheran, visit immanuelcharlottesville.com. From rubble to renewal, Nehemiah shows how the Lord rebuilds not just walls but hearts. Brick by brick and prayer by prayer, we follow God’s people through rep