Lesson 7 · August 15, 1908
The Purification of the Priesthood
Questions
- 1.After the walls were finished what was the next step in the work of reformation? .
- 2.Why was Hanani placed in charge of Jerusalem? .
- 3.What precaution was taken to protect the city? .
- 4.What was the condition of the city? .
- 5.What did Nehemiah then do? .
- 6.What was done with the priests that could not find their genealogy? .
- 7.In what way could this decision be changed? . Note 1.
- 8.How many did the congregation number at this time? .
- 9.What donations were now made by the governor and chief of the fathers? .
- 10.Did the people also have a part in this donation? .
- 11.When was the work completed so that the people could return to their own cities? . Note 2.
- 12.How many months since Nehemiah had first planned to go to Jerusalem? Compare with .
- 13.What other leader of the people was still in Jerusalem? .
- 14.How long since Ezra had gone up to Jerusalem? Compare with .
Notes
1. The Urim and Thummim gave the direct mind of the Lord in the matter, and therefore was higher authority than the governor. ; ; . Read chapter 30 in "Patriarchs and Prophets."
"At the right and left of the breastplate were two large stones of great brilliancy. These were known as the Urim and Thummim. By them the will of God was made known through the high priest. When questions were brought for decision before the Lord, a halo of light encircling the precious stone at the right was a token of the divine consent or approval, while a cloud shadowing the stone at the left was an evidence of denial or disapprobation."—.
2. The Jews were engaged in a steady work of reform, and the whole plan of their enemies was to divert them from their work. First they sought to frighten the Jews, and when they would not be frightened, efforts were made to arrange a conference with them, reporting things that were not true. This conference was sought under the pretense of friendship, but war was in the hearts of their enemies continually.
Bible texts in this lesson
Nehemiah 7:1 · Nehemiah 7:2 · Nehemiah 7:3 · Nehemiah 7:4 · Nehemiah 7:5 · Nehemiah 7:63 · Nehemiah 7:64 · Nehemiah 7:65 · Nehemiah 7:66 · Nehemiah 7:67 · Nehemiah 7:70 · Nehemiah 7:71 · Nehemiah 7:72 · Nehemiah 7:73 · Nehemiah 2:1 · Nehemiah 8:1 · Ezra 7:7 · Ezra 7:8 · Exodus 28:30 · Numbers 27:21 · 1 Samuel 28:6
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