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Describe the renewal ceremony of the covenant under Nehemiah's leadership

      

Describe the renewal ceremony of the covenant under Nehemiah's leadership

  

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john
? The covenant renewal ceremony was held on the seven month of the Jews calendar.
? He was led by priest/levites including Ezra who was a priest/scribe.
? A great public assembly was held in the square inside the water gate in Jerusalem.
? Ezra and the levites read the law alound and expounded it to the people.
? The people worshiped and praised God/they cried out in guilt when the law was explained.
? Ezra, Nehemiah and the Levites calmed the people down.
? The Israelite were instructed to return to their homes/celebrate.
? The people feasted as they were instructed.
? The feast of booth of terbanacle was celebrated for seven days.
? A public confession of sins was also carried out in a solemn ceremony.
? The renewal of the covenant vows to keep God?s law in future followed.
? The Israelite separated themselves from foreigners.
? The people repented of their sins and reaffirmed their willingness to enter a new into their covenant with God.
? The covenant was sealed by Israelite leaders, who included Nehemiah, the priests and the levites by signing the
agreement
john3 answered the question on October 28, 2017 at 05:45


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