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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.
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."
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.