The Chosen People

# 256 - Nehemiah Rebuilds the Wall - In this episode of The Chosen People, Nehemiah returns to Jerusalem with the king’s blessing to rebuild the city’s broken walls. As stone by stone is lifted, the people rise together in unity and faith, trusting that God’s hand is the true strength behind their restoration.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 256 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Isaiah 61:4, “They will rebuild the old ruins. They will raise up the former devastations. They will repair the ruined cities, that have been devastated for many generations.” Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app.
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# 255 - Nehemiah’s Heart - In this episode of The Chosen People, when Nehemiah hears that Jerusalem's walls lie broken and its gates burned, he weeps, fasts, and pours out his heart to God. Then, standing before King Artaxerxes as the royal cupbearer, he risks everything to ask for permission to go home and rebuild the city of his ancestors.Episode 255 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Ephesians 4:32, “Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving each other, just as God also in Christ forgave you.”Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app.
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# 254 - The Chosen People Return - In this episode of The Chosen People, Prophets Haggai and Zechariah rouse a stalled people as King Darius’ decree clears the way to finish the second temple—yet God soon sends Ezra, a Torah-scribe, to confront hearts that have grown cold. With scrolls in hand and tears on the temple steps, Ezra leads Israel into costly repentance and true return, turning rebuilt walls into renewed worship.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 254 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Timothy 2:13, “If we are faithless, he remains faithful; for he can’t deny himself.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app.
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# 253 - Rebuilding - In this episode of The Chosen People, Returned exiles rebuild the altar and lay the temple’s foundation in Ezra 3–4, their songs of joy mingling with elders’ tears as worship rises from the ruins. When fake “allies” scheme and opposition mounts, the work stalls—but the altar’s flame keeps burning, calling a weary people to faithful beginnings.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 253 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Philippians 1:6, “Being confident of this very thing, that he who began a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app.
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# 252 - Return of the Exiles - In this episode of The Chosen People, Exiled Israel hears King Cyrus’s stunning decree and begins the long road home, as Zerubbabel and Jeshua rally families, priests, and Levites to return and rebuild. In Ezra 1–2, names are recorded, temple vessels are restored, and worship—more than walls—becomes the first foundation of renewal.Sign up for The Chosen People devotionals at https://www.thechosenpeople.com/sign-up Episode 252 of The Chosen People is inspired by the Book of Joshua.Today's opening prayer is inspired by Hebrews 10:23, “Let’s hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering; for he who promised is faithful.”Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the ⁠Pray.com⁠ app.
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