Sackcloth, Sin, and Stiff Necks | The Writings | Nehemiah 9-12

What's up with the Israelites wearing sackcloth and ashes when praying? Are you better at confessing other people's sins or your own? What does it mean to be "stiff-necked"? In today's episode, Keith shares how Nehemiah's prayer in Nehemiah 9-12 encourages us to confess honestly and take responsibility for our sins before God. Read the Bible with us in 2024! This year, we’re tackling a group of Old Testament books traditionally known as “The Writings”— Psalms, Chronicles, Proverbs, Daniel, Ruth and more! Download your reading plan now . Your support makes TMBT possible. Ten Minute Bible Talks is a crowd-funded project. Join the TMBTeam to reach more people with the Bible. Give now . Like this content? Make sure to leave us a rating and share it so that others can find it, too. Use #asktmbt to connect with us, ask questions, and suggest topics. We'd love to hear from you! To learn more, visit our website and follow us on Instagram , Facebook , and Twitter @TenMinuteBibleTalks. Don't forget to subscribe to the TMBT Newsletter here . Passages: Nehemiah 9-12