Book of the Bible: Nehemiah

“Ezra stood on the platform in full view of all the people. When they saw him open the book, they all rose to their feet. Then Ezra praised the Lord, the great God, and all the people chanted, “Amen! Amen!” as they lifted their hands. Then they bowed down and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground” (Nehemiah 8:5-6 NLT)

“Ezra stood on the platform in full view of all the people. When they saw him open the book, they all rose to their feet.” (Nehemiah 8:5)

“We also assume responsibility for bringing to the house of the LORD each year the firstfruits” (Nehemiah 10:35)

“Ezra opened the book… and as he opened it, the people all stood up. Ezra praised the LORD, the great God; and all the people lifted their hands and responded, ‘Amen! Amen!’” (Nehemiah 8:5-6)

“For some days I mourned and fasted and prayed before the God of heaven” (Nehemiah 1:4)