Nehemiah

by James Montgomery Boice

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

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.

Commentaries by James Montgomery Boice explain the meaning of the biblical text verse by verse and section by section, while also relating the text to the realities of Christian life. Boice's easy-to-understand writing makes this series helpful for pastors, students, and laypeople alike.

Genres: Theology, Christianity, Christian, Biblical Studies, Reference

160 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1990

About the author

James Montgomery Boice was a Reformed theologian, Bible teacher, and pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia from 1968 until his death in 2000. 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.

Reviews

[Sherri · Rating 4 out of 5]

An expositional commentary through each verse of Nehemiah. A great read on leadership, relationships, Sabbath, tithing, etc all learned from Nehemiah in rebuilding the Temple.

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

A really great read. Boyce is so clear and easy to understand, and so applicable in his exegesis. Nehemiah is an amazing book, and I think this commentary is a great place to start having a deeper understanding of it.

I took off a star because it felt like only the back half of the book was actually a commentary. The first half was more of a "how to lead" using Nehemiah as the archetypal leader. It was fantastic and had some great points with excellent use of examples from Nehemiah, but it wasn't really a commentary until the second half. And I think that's why I'd say this is a great start to the study of Nehemiah, but doesn't go in depth into some parts of the book.

I didn't like his emphasis on the family unit a lot.

8.75/10🏗🧱🧱

[Nithin Thompson · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was an ok book, but I wanted something meatier for a commentary.

[Ming Chen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Listened to it via Audible+.

Sound, with a particular focus on Biblical principles for leadership.

[Carl Palmateer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not one of his better studies.

[Wade · Rating 4 out of 5]

Boice takes a particular focus on leadership throughout the book of Nehemiah, but he does so with a great nuance of encouraging emulation, without worshiping, a biblical character.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nehemiah is one of those OT books I have never read nor had any prior knowledge about. I'll have to remedy that as it appears to be packed full of practical teachings and what a great book on leadership.

[Dr. David Steele · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very encouraging. Boice was a solid expositor and commentator. Highly recommended!

[Jt]

Great resource for studying the life of Nehemiah. I love James Montgomery Boice's teaching.