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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
For more than three decades, Jon Gauger has served with Moody Radio as a writer, producer, and host. He is rarely seen without a camera, shooting photos and video for Moody Radio and others. In addition to The Land and the Book, Jon is heard on Moody Presents, Today in the Word, the Praise and Worship Channel, and Majesty Radio. He has traveled to 38 countries as a journalist, speaker, or trainer. An award-winning narrator, Jon has voiced 75 audiobooks and has written If I Could Do It All Over Again and Kids Say the Wisest Things. Jon is married to Diana, and they have two grown children and six truly extraordinary grandchildren. The Gaugers love reading, camping (trailers, not tents), and great Mexican food.
