Episode 31 - Freeing the Oppressed

This episode looks at Nehemiah 5:1-11. In this passage, we read about how many of the people living in Jerusalem were living under the oppression of their own people. The rich were mistreating the poor and many families were unable to pay their bills. As a result, children were being sold into slavery and homes were being ripped apart. Nehemiah became angry and put an end to the injustice and called the people to develop a fear of God. We learn from this lesson that God wants us to help ...