The measures taken by Nehemiah to restore the Jewish Community after the completion of the wall of Jerusalem.

8/11/2022

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The measures taken by Nehemiah to restore the Jewish Community after the completion of the wall of Jerusalem.

Nehemiah organized for the Mosaic law to be read/interpreted to the people.
He led the Jews in the renewal/celebration of the Feast of Booths /Shelters.
The people fasted/held a national day of confession of their sins.
The covenant was sealed through signing of the agreement by Nehemiah/leaders.
He led the people in taking of an oath of obedience to the Mosaic law/contribution towards the maintenance of the temple.
Nehemiah re-distributed the inhabitants of Jerusalem/the countryside.

He dedicated the walls /the gates of Jerusalem in a ceremonial procession.
Through the reading of the law, the Jews isolated themselves from the foreigners.
Nehemiah cleansed the temple/brought back the Levites/singers to their positions.
He stopped traders from carrying out commercial activities at the temple gates on the Sabbath day.
Nehemiah made the Jews take an oath not to marry children to foreigners.

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Outline the measures taken by Nehemiah to restore the Jewish community after the completion of the wall of Jerusalem. (7 marks)

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Outline measures taken by Nehemiah to ensure completion of rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem.

8/11/2022

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Outline measures taken by Nehemiah to ensure completion of rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem.

Prayerfulness in the face of opposition.
Envisioning the work as that of enhancing Israelite’s dignity.
Mobilizing the people with a clarions call i.e. come , let us build the walls’ Neh 2:17
Division of labour on clans/family lines.

Re-organizing workers/ working in shifts.
Focusing on the projects /ignoring destructive tactics from opponents.
Being physically present at the site.
Minimizing moderating expenditure on food for the officials.

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Why did Nehemiah find it difficult to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?

7/11/2022

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PREVIOUSLY: THE MEASURES TAKEN BY NEHEMIAH TO RESTORE THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THE WALL OF JERUSALEM.

Why did Nehemiah find it difficult to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem?

The rebels of Tekoa village refused to co-operate.
He was threatens with death by Sanaballat and Tobia
His enemies ridiculed the work in progress demoralizing the workers.
There were constant threatens to the workers by the enemies.

There were false accusations from the enemies.
A trap was laid to derail his mission.
False prophets tried to discourage him.
People were instilled with fear of attack from all directions.

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nine problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem

7/11/2022

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previously: Outline measures taken by Nehemiah to ensure completion of rebuilding the broken walls of Jerusalem.

Seven problems that Nehemiah encountered in rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem

The officials of Tekoa did not co-operate with him ( Neh3:5
He was ridiculed by Sanballat and Tobiah. Neh 2:17 – 19, 4: 2- 3
He received threats of violence from the enemies Neh 4: 7 – 8
A trap was laid to drill his mission of rebuilding the wall. Neh 4: 12

There was a plot to kill him. Neh 6: 2 -3
Insecurity from the enemies Neh 4: 11 – 12
False prophets tried to discourage him. Neh 6: 14
Opposition from the Jewish nobles Neh 4: 19
False accusation from his enemies Neh 6: 5-9

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Identify five ways used by the Israelite Kings to bring people back to God

8/12/2020

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Ways used by the Israelite Kings to bring people back to God

Destroyed the altars of God. (i.e. Asherab poles)
Set examples to the people by repenting their sins when wanted by the prophets of their wrongdoings by worshipping
Killing the priests of Baal e.g. Jehu
Restoring temple worship e.g. David/captured the ark/taking the ark to Jerusalem.
Removal of the covenant/they led the people in renewing their allegiance to Yahweh and the Sinai covenant e.g. Jehu and Josiah they renewed Jewish festivals.

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Ways used by the Israelite Kings to bring people back to God

Repaired the temple/they made God’s dwelling place presentable and accorded it its due respect Hezekiah/build a temple e.g. Solomon.
Destroyed the bronze serpent that Moses had made during the exodus for the Israelites had begun worshipping it they burnt incense to it (Hezekiah of Judah 2 Kings 18:3)
They did not form political alliances with neighbouring kings thus demonstrating to the people that God was to be completely trusted.

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What is the role of the church in promoting political reforms in Kenya today

11/8/2020

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What is the role of the church in promoting political reforms in Kenya today

Condemning all forms of poor governance
Offering themselves for political seats during elections
Standing for the truth
Participating in various political activities in order to bring positive transformation in the society.
Appreciating the leaders and helping provide solutions where there are problems.
Pointing out the wrongs being committed and encourage others to obey the law.
Conducting civil education to enlighten the people on their rights and duties.
Influencing the removal of bad and corrupt government by voting it out and voting in new leaders.

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State five reforms carried out by King Josiah in the worship of Yahweh in Israel

14/6/2020

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The five reforms carried out by King Josiah in the worship of Yahweh in Israel. (5 marks)

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State five reforms carried out by King Josiah in the worship of Yahweh in Israel

Repairing the temple so that it would be a place for worship.
Leading a national ceremony to renew the covenant faith.
Cleansing the temple of Jerusalem of idols and foreign objects of worship.
Ordering the destruction of high places and shrines where idols were worshipped throughout Judah.
He dismissed all priests associated with idolatry from serving in the temple.
Ordering for the celebration of the Passover during the year of his restoration in Jerusalem.
Humbling himself and showing true repentance when he was warned by prophets Hildah about God’s punishment.

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Lessons from the renewal of the covenant by Nehemiah

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The stages followed during the renewal of the covenant at the time of Nehemiah

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Similarities in the life and experience of Nehemiah and Jesus Christ

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Similarities in the life and experience of Nehemiah and Jesus Christ

Both were accused falsely
Both were patriotic – Nehemiah had great love for the Jewish community while Jesus showed love
Both cleansed the Temple for his people and wept over Jerusalem
Both were prayerful
Both of them faced opposition and threats in their lives
Both acknowledge the importance of the Sabbath
Both condemned social evils
Both were compassionate to the people / Had concern for the needy
Both were reformers Nehemiah instituted social, economic and religious reforms while Jesus instituted the new covenant

Explain why Nehemiah introduced the policy of separation of Jews from foreigners.

28/11/2019

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Why Nehemiah introduced the Policy of separation of Jews from foreigners.

Nehemiah wanted to keep the Jewish community pure.
The Jews were a minority group which needed to preserve their identity/culture.
Nehemiah wanted to separate/unite the Jews who returned from exile.
To solve conflicts over land ownership.
Intermarriage would lead the Jews into idolatry.
The law of Moses was against association with foreigners.
Children born out of intermarriage could not speak the Hebrew language.
Religious reforms could not be effectively carried out. [4x2 = 8 marks]

Explain why Nehemiah introduced the policy of separation of Jews from foreigners. (8 marks)

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Identify six characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament.

23/11/2019

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Characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament.

False prophets did not have a divine call/raised themselves.
They spoke falsehoods/lies.
They prophesied out of their own minds/imaginations.
They prophesied what the people wanted to hear/according to circumstances.

They misled people from the covenant way of life/promoted idolatry.
They hindered the work of true prophets.
They worked for material gain/paid for their services.
Their prophecies were not fulfilled. [6 x 1 = 6 marks]

Identify six characteristics of false prophets in the Old Testament. (6 marks)

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OCCASIONS WHEN NEHEMIAH PRAYED

8/9/2019

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Occasions when Nehemiah prayed

Occasions when Nehemiah prayed

Nehemiah prayed when he got a bad report from the Jews that Jerusalem was in ruins
When he was about to ask for permission from King Artaxerxes I to go to Judah and
rebuild the wall of Jerusalem
When Sanballat ridiculed the rebuilding of the wall
When Sanballat / Tobiah / Amonites threatened to fight the people of Jerusalem
He prayed for God’s favour after having forfeited his portion of food as governor for twelve
years
When he was threatened to be killed by his enemies / Geshene the Arab
When he had purified the rooms in the house of God
After warning the people against ignoring the Sabbath law
After he had stopped the Israelites from intemarrying with the foreigners.

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The political background to Nehemiah.

8/9/2019

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The political background to Nehemiah.

The political background to Nehemiah.

The Kingdom of Judah had been taken over by Babylon
The Babylonians had destroyed the walls of the city / the temple / Jerusalem
The King / royal court officials / able people were deported / exiled to Babylon
Persia conquered Babylon / Jews came under the control of Persians
The Persian Kings ruled the subjects through governors
The conquered people were to pay tribute I taxes to Persia
The Persian King / Cyrus allowed the Jews to return to Judah in three stages
Nehemiah led the third group of Jews back to Judah.

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Give six reasons why Nehemiah carried out religious reforms in Judah.

29/8/2019

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Give six reasons why Nehemiah carried out religious reforms in Judah. (6 marks)

Reasons why Nehemiah carried out religious reforms in Judah

To preserve the identity of the Jews as people of God / covenant way of life.
To separate the Jews from foreign influence.
To purify the temple which had been defiled by keeping a foreigner.
To reinstate the services of the Levites as priests in the temple.
To restore the tithing system that had been forgotten for the upkeep of the Temple.
To ensure that the Sabbath day was free from business activities.
In order to cleanse the Jews who had intermarried with foreigners I exposed to idolatry.
Restore true worship

Identify five final reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore the Worship of God in Judah (5 mks)

GIVE SIX REASONS WHY NEHEMIAH CARRIED OUT RELIGIOUS REFORMS IN JUDAH.

The final reforms carried out by Nehemiah to restore the worship of God in Judah

Cleansing of the Temple
Reinstating of the Levites and other temple workers.
He ordered the closure of Jerusalem for proper Sabbath observance.
He separated the Jews from the foreigners.
He purified the priesthood/office of the Levites.
Throwing out the household of Tobiah out of the chamber.
Cleansing the chamber in the temple..
Returning the vessels of the house of God.
Appointing treasurers over the storehouses.
Stopping the buying and selling of wares on the Sabbath day.
He ordered an end to mixed marriages

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