44 Homicides (Record High) 415 (Record Low Since 65)
Whats the Problem Here?
Nehemiah is in the Palace serving King Artaxerxes as the cupbearer.
He receives news that the place he calls home is in ruin.
He is in a place of great position, opportunity
He receives word that his hometown is in ruins.
Family, Friends & Memories
The restoration work began with Zerubabel and Ezra but they were only able to restore the Temple and Private Dwellings.
The temple was intact but it’s had to worship when the community is in ruin. (Temple , Outer Court Gate Structure)
The Walls kept them safe from outside attacks but now with the walls laying in ruin we see a vunerable community. The enemy is always looking for a way in to destroy God’s people.