Material lack, the poor as objects of God's concern, and the church's response.
From the series: Building One Brick at a Time
Exploring the issues of sin, leadership, and the importance of repentance and restoration within the community. The message highlights Nehemiah's leadership as he confronted the internal issues plaguing the Israelites, particularly their exploitation of one another through excessive interest rates and enslavement.
The widow's mite is usually preached as the model of sacrificial giving. A second look that asks whether we have read the story backward.
