Family Week · Days 225–231
Week 33
The week in one sentence
God finished the wall, renewed the covenant, and positioned one young woman in a palace — because every member has a place in His body.
Day 225 · August 11
Nehemiah did not take the governor's pay for twelve years, because the people were already carrying a heavy load.
Day 226 · August 12
All the people gathered as one and asked Ezra to bring out the book of God's law.
Day 227 · August 13
The prayer went on, telling how God gave His people the land and good houses and fruit trees.
Day 228 · August 14
Now the leaders lived in Jerusalem, and the people cast lots so that one out of every ten families would live in the holy city too.
Day 229 · August 15
At the dedication of Jerusalem's wall, singers and musicians came from all around to celebrate.
Day 230 · August 16
A great king in Persia held a long, rich feast to show off his kingdom.
Day 231 · August 17
When Mordecai heard Haman's evil order, he tore his clothes and cried aloud, and Jews everywhere mourned and fasted.