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March 27, 2021
T.J. Betts: An Up-Close Look at Nehemiah
His city was in ruins. His people were in exile. Yet God called him to a significant construction project. How did Nehemiah manage to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem in just 52 days? And why did he face so much opposition—internally and externally? This week on The Land and the Book, it's an up-close look at Nehemiah. Just who was he? What made him tick? Travel back in time with us… on The Land and the Book.
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T. J. Betts
T. J. Betts is Professor of Old Testament Interpretation at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. A former pastor, he is the author of "Nehemiah: A Pastoral and Exegetical Commentary."
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Dr. Charlie Dyer
Dr. Charlie Dyer is professor-at-large of Bible at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Ill. Dyer is an Old Testament scholar as well as an authority on Middle Eastern history and religion. As a licensed guide to Israel, he has traveled extensively throughout the Middle East over the last two decades. Dyer has authored and co-edited many books and articles on the Middle East and the Old Testament. His articles have been published in Bibliotheca Sacra and Michigan Theological Journal. Dr. Dyer’s books include The Rise of Babylon, What’s Next?, The New Christian Traveler’s Guide to the Holy Land and Strike the Dragon.
Jon Gauger
Jon Gauger has been with Moody Radio nearly three decades and works with special projects. In addition to being the announcer for Moody Presents which features sermons by the Presidents of Moody, Jon is hosting and producing The Land and the Book. He writes and produces a weekly commentary, creates special documentaries, and has traveled to 30 countries covering stories for Moody Radio, or doing training work with international broadcasting partners. Jon is married to Diana, and they have two grown children-all of whom are Moody graduates. An avid photographer, videographer and reader, Jon also enjoys camping and freelance voice-over work, including audiobook projects.
