Faith in the Face of Danger: An Introduction to the Book of Nehemiah - Softcover

Lamb, Jonathan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1783688912 ISBN 13: 9781783688913

Publisher: Langham Partnership International, 2018

Synopsis

Christians the world over are under pressure, facing difficulties and dangers of all kinds. Nehemiah was raised up to lead God's people at a critical moment, and the story of his practical realism and courageous faith is vital for Christians today. Providing an overview of the Nehemiah story, this book explains the critical importance of choosing God's priorities and truly hearing and responding to God's word. It tackles essential themes for Christian living, including how we can know God's protection under pressure, how we can build Christian community, and how we must live by God's standards. Faith in the Face of Danger is structured with sections and subsections that provide a clear set of preaching units that will serve preachers in building a sermon series but this is also an ideal book for individual or group use with questions, discussion points, ideas for action and further study suggestions.

About this title

About the Author

JONATHAN LAMB is the minister-at-large for Keswick Ministries and a Vice President of the International Fellowship of Evangelical Students. These roles take him to many parts of the world preaching the gospel, teaching the Bible and training leaders. Previously, he was the Langham Preaching Director and he has authored many books for IVP, Authentic and Langham Preaching Resources. He and his wife, Margaret, live in Oxford, UK.

Review

Crisp, clear and challenging. Interlaced with humour and arresting anecdote: a stimulating book.

Vinoth Ramachandra, PhD

Secretary for Dialogue and Social Engagement,

International Fellowship of Evangelical Students

In this book, the message of Nehemiah, which is so relevant for today's church, is explained and applied with great skill.

Ian Coffey

Vice Principal (Strategy), MA Course Leader and Director of Leadership Training,

Moorlands College, Sopley, UK

From confusion to confidence, from mourning to mending, from faith to action, God's Word brings purpose, hope and comfort to God's people in every generation. God's Word also challenges and warns against serious inconsistency, as well as a drift towards an easy religion and faith shaped by personal expediency rather than godly determination. The Langham titles on the books of Nehemiah, Habakkuk and James by Jonathan Lamb bring alive God's Word in a clear, faithful and relevant manner. They challenge us to live consistent, authentic Christian lives in a morally bewildered and spiritually confused world, with God's purpose and for his glory. I highly recommend them to you.
Rev Patrick Fung, MD
General Director, OMF International

We need sermons that are authentic to the text of scripture, lucid in conveying its truths, and courageous in applying the word of God to our lives today. In the expository ministry of Jonathan Lamb, you will find all of these characteristics, and the sermons contained in this book bear witness to this commendation. They once blessed a live audience and have since continued to bless many more people through the printed page, along with the additional questions and application. May your soul be enriched as you find the big questions of life answered from scripture in studying these passages yourself!
Conrad Mbewe, PhD
Pastor, Kabwata Baptist Church
Chancellor, African Christian University, Lusaka, Zambia

Jonathan Lamb at his heart-warming, challenging best. Life-changing stuff.
Richard Cunningham
Director, Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF), UK

Edition details

• Publisher: Langham Partnership International
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1783688912
• ISBN 13: 9781783688913
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 134