In this episode, the Israelites are rapidly rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Sanballot, Tobiah, and Gesham, try to intimidate Nehemiah into stopping the project:
They send Nehemiah letters, claiming that he's planning to rebel against the king and become the ruler of Judah.
People who are doing good for God usually face opposition and false accusations.
Nehemiah's discernment and faith are put to the test when a prophet named Shemaiah tries to convince him to go into the temple for safety.
The wall is completed in just 52 days - how excavation has proven that the wall was built very quickly.

The episode touches on the theme of false prophets and the importance of testing their claims. Jenn reminds listeners to be cautious of people who claim to have prophecies or messages from God, and to do their due diligence in verifying their claims.

Related Episodes:

2 Chronicles 18:18-34 - God Always Gives Us a Choice

2 Chronicles 18:1-17 - Discerning False and Real Prophecy

Acts 20:25-38 - Paul Warns about False Teachers and What to Watch Out For

Ezra 4:4-24 - The Accuser's Gonna Accuse

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In this episode, the Israelites are rapidly rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem. Sanballot, Tobiah, and Gesham, try to intimidate Nehemiah into stopping the project:
<ul>
<li>They send Nehemiah letters, claiming that he's planning to rebel against the king and become the ruler of Judah.</li>
<li>People who are doing good for God usually face opposition and false accusations.</li>
<li>Nehemiah's discernment and faith are put to the test when a prophet named Shemaiah tries to convince him to go into the temple for safety.</li>
<li>The wall is completed in just 52 days - how excavation has proven that the wall was built very quickly.</li>
</ul>
The episode touches on the theme of false prophets and the importance of testing their claims. Jenn reminds listeners to be cautious of people who claim to have prophecies or messages from God, and to do their due diligence in verifying their claims.
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Related Episodes:
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/4a6b8761/2-chronicles-1818-34-god-always-gives-us-a-choice">2 Chronicles 18:18-34 - God Always Gives Us a Choice</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/1edffdb6/2-chronicles-181-17-discerning-false-and-real-prophecy">2 Chronicles 18:1-17 - Discerning False and Real Prophecy</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/315d0664/acts-2025-38-from-christ-paul-warns-about-false-teachers-and-what-to-watch-out-for">Acts 20:25-38 - Paul Warns about False Teachers and What to Watch Out For</a>
<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/the-bible-explained/episode/bf0b9c42/ezra-44-24-the-accusers-gonna-accuse">Ezra 4:4-24 - The Accuser's Gonna Accuse</a>
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There are so many other things P40 does! Check it out:
YouTube -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juuZIbmVuLo">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw</a>
Ko-Fi -&nbsp;<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Website -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.p40ministrie/">https://www.p40ministries.com</a>
Facebook -&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">https://</a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/p40ministries">www.facebook.com/p40ministries</a>&nbsp;
Contact -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:jenn@p40mi">jenn@p40ministries.com&nbsp;</a>
Books -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk">https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk</a>&nbsp;
Merch -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.p40ministries.com/shop">https://www.p40ministries.com/shop</a>&nbsp;
YouVersion -&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle">https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle</a>
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Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: <a href="http://www.lifeaudio.com">www.lifeaudio.com</a>
<hr>
Need help memorizing Scripture? Check out Verse in the Chorus:
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@VerseintheChrous">https://www.youtube.com/@VerseintheChrous</a>
<hr>
Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays:
<a href="https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries">https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries</a>
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Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee
<a href="https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40">https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40</a>

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.)

Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Reading the Bible shouldn't be a chore, it should be fun! Grab your cup of coffee and tune in to The Bible Explained podcast, where Jenn explains the Bible in a simplistic, approachable way. Launched in 2020, this podcast does not follow "the Bible in a year" format - it's more like "The Bible in a decade." Each weekday morning, you will hear Jenn read and discuss Scripture in a way that you (probably) have never experienced before. Touted by many listeners as "The best Bible-reading podcast out there," you won't regret tuning in, especially if you are looking to deepen your knowledge about the Bible. For coffee drinkers only. (Just kidding.) Jenn's goal is to present the Bible in a simplistic way using biblical cross-references, ancient history, and the Hebrew/Greek language. For more information about this podcast, including Jenn's statement of faith, go to www.p40ministries.com

Nehemiah 6 - Discerning the Prophets

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/5e27a451-e6e6-4c51-aa03-a7370003783c/clips/22f0f544-d464-4338-a4c6-b47f003257ef/transcript