JustJeff Posted June 7, 2006 Report Share Posted June 7, 2006 Nehemiah speaks to the king without an invitation by the king to do so. He is out of order and in danger of fatal punishment. The situatuion that Nehemiah was in did not allow for consideration or deliberation. He had to make a spontaneous request to Yahweh as things developed, thus an "arrow prayer". This quick prayer came as God responded to Nehemiah by giving him an opening before the king, the result of 4 months of prayer to help restore the wall at Jerusalem and eventually, the temple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oblay Posted October 26, 2006 Report Share Posted October 26, 2006 Q4.1 (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Q4.2 Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? Q4.3 How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? A4.1 He was in danger of being dismissed had the king been angry at what he said. A4.2 He was terrified of the king. He needed God's help ver badly at that time. A4.3 He had been praying for his people for months already and yet, still, he did not know what to do in asking favor from the king for his people. But God brought him the answer to his prayer by the question of the king. He was constantly praying. His "arrow prayer" was just an overflow of his previous and constant prayers. It was easy for him to do that as it has been his "utterance" for months already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raymond Posted January 7, 2007 Report Share Posted January 7, 2007 Nehemiah's plan was dangerous. He could not just make the request before the King or he might lose his life. He prayed silently and quickly to the Lord to make a final appeal for help in that precise moment he was talking to the king. This happens everytime to anybody in a difficult situation. How does the quick prayer relate to the four months of prayer? I think the long private prayers are the more important ones, the arrow prayer is more of an assurance for Nehemiah that God is with Him at that precise moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngelOnLine Posted January 12, 2007 Report Share Posted January 12, 2007 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? His life could have been in danger and the King could have dismissed him and banned him from his presence forever. Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? It was a quick prayer to ask God for help before he talked to the King. How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? He had been praying for months and this was just an extension of those prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsy Laycoax Posted March 8, 2007 Report Share Posted March 8, 2007 The danger Nehemiah is in is the king may become angry at Nehemiah's request and dismiss him from service and Nehemiah would never be able to come before the king ever again! Nehemiah prays quickly and silently before he answers the king because he wants to say the right words and that God will soften the king's heart so Nehemiah may go and rebuild Jerusalem. This quick arrow prayer is a continuation of the praying he has been doing for the last four months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly1728 Posted March 17, 2007 Report Share Posted March 17, 2007 Nehemiah is in danger of offending the king, and everyone knows the power of a king over the life of any of his subjects. Nehemiah shoots up the arrow prayer because he knows this is it---this is the moment of decision and the time for courage and just the right words. It reminds me of something in God's Word, "The king's heart is in the hand of the Lord, Like the rivers of water; He turns it wherever He wishes." Proverbs 21:1 Nehemiah is able to send up an arrow prayer easily and quickly that receives an amazing answer because for much time previously, he has been communing with the Lord in prayers and fastings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissioned Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Nehemiah is in danger of affronting the King and being dismissed or killing for being so open about his true feelings. Especially since his feelings were caused by the state of affairs of his hometown, Jerusalem, and that it was a direct result of this king's own policy. Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? Nehemiah prayed quickly and silently before he answered the king because he wanted God to give him favor with the king. How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Having prayed for four month, this "arrow prayer" is a continuance of the months of prayers when he agonized over the state of Jerusalem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancychua Posted August 12, 2007 Report Share Posted August 12, 2007 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Nehmiah`s life was in danger to lose his life . The King could have dismissed him and will never again to let him come to the King. It was a quick prayer to ask God for help before he talked to the King. He knew that God is in control and will hear and answer his prayer. Nehemiah had already laid the foundation for the interaction through his prayers for the last 4 months and the "arrow prayer" is the overflow and continuation of his previous and constant prayers to God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plethra Posted August 31, 2007 Report Share Posted August 31, 2007 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? The danger is in losing his job or even his life. He prays because he wants God's will done and he needs strength courage and wisdom. In short He needs Gods help. Four months of prayer he knows he is in tune with God and this is a "Lord this is it help me" kind of prayer. In four months I'm sure that with repentance and mercy he has been asking for wisdom and opportunity to do something about this situation. The opportunity has presented itself and this arrow prayer is kind of like "God you know what we've been talking about, here is the opportunity, Give me favor and help me" without going into a lengthy prayer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Nehemiah is in danger of being banished from his job and the presence of the King forever. He prays quickly and silently to God for His blessings and strength as he tells the king what is on his heart. God anwsers his prayers in providing the opportunity for him to ask the king for permission to go to Jerusalem and restore the city. This "arrow prayer" is a direct request for God to bless and strengthen him in approaching the king and for subsequent success. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Posted July 25, 2008 Report Share Posted July 25, 2008 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? He is in danger of angering the King, asking for something the King has ruled against already. He put himself in a position that come directly oppose the King and ineffect cause him tolose his job or even his life. He prays that God will lead him in his chose of words and give him strength and courage to speak them and soften the kings heart to recieve them. It relates in being a continuation of previous prayers and a greater seeking of God's mercy and protection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nina Posted August 15, 2008 Report Share Posted August 15, 2008 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Nehemiah is in danger of being banished and losing his job but he asked the king anyway. He had been praying about this previously but sends another quick prayer to God for help in the matter. The arrow prayer is a follow up or continuation to the four months of prayer he had been praying. It was a quick prayer but sincere and direct showing he needed God's help and trusted Him to send the right answer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iam4-1god Posted September 13, 2008 Report Share Posted September 13, 2008 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? He is in danger because he is not to address the king. But because the king asked him what was wrong, Nehemiah responds after a silent prayer. Instead of straitening his countenance, he rsponded with an answer that, by all accounts, seems to blame the king. He prays before answering because he wants divine help for the words he needs to answer the question. This is one of my problems. I need to go to God for everything! Not just some-not just half-but all my issues. Take them to God in prayer. There is nothing too big or small. God is able! Gloray! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanMary Posted October 8, 2008 Report Share Posted October 8, 2008 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Imprisonment if the King was in a good mood, death if he wasn't...You didn't displease the King, and you didn't ask favors of him or speak unless spoken to. (Pharoah's cup bearer was imprisoned with Joseph because Pharoah was angry.) Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? He prayed for quick guidance and for favor with the king for the outcome for which he had been praying for 4 months. He needed courage and God's wisdom to express his need in a way that would not be perceived as manipulative or might cause the King to feel pressured. How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? He wanted a leave of absence...unheard of for a slave! And for provision to carry out his task in Jerusalem...again, unheard of! Now was the moment of opportunity he'd been praying for, and he didn't want to blow it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swordwoman Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? He is in danger of losing his job or worse, his life. He prayed quickly and silently before he answers the king because he doesn't want to say anything that isn't "cloaked" in what God would have him say. He doesn't want to take any chances on what he might say in error...and is trusting God for the "right words." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickJW Posted October 18, 2008 Report Share Posted October 18, 2008 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Nehemiah has a very good position with the king, which he could easily put in jeopardy. On a whim, the king could either grant Nehemiah's wish, or dismiss, even kill, him. The quick 'arrow prayer' is a continuation of Nehemiah's prayers over the last four months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csreeves Posted November 10, 2008 Report Share Posted November 10, 2008 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? The king could cut off his head He want to give the Lord one last prayer saying help me Lord save me from this terrible plight I am about to face. This quick arrow is from his over flow of months of agonizing prayer over this very moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted November 11, 2008 Report Share Posted November 11, 2008 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? He could be killed by the king. He prays the prayer of a quick arrow that seeks its target and lodges there to achieve its purpose, in this case, to set God's people free. It was a continuation of the prayers he had been praying for months earlier. It was the final arrow to strike the mercy of the kings' heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daff Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Nehemiah could be banished from the king's presence for ever. He probably reminds God of his four months of intercession and preparation and asks Him to intervene now and let him find favour with God and the king. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMA Posted December 20, 2009 Report Share Posted December 20, 2009 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Nehenmiah placed his self in grave danger coming before the King with a sad face. As a cup bearer or servant he is not to display emotions before the King. When the King ask why are you sad?; he quickly pray silently to God to give him the words to say. Nehemiah had already establish a personal relationship with God in prayer his whole life; and was considered a righteous man. The four months of fasting and praying fervently was needed to show himself worthy of favor from God. He had a great task before him and needed divine intervention. So whenever needed; he can pray an arrow prayer because of his righteous relationship with God. Patricia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marloes Posted February 10, 2010 Report Share Posted February 10, 2010 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Nehemia couldn't freely speek to the king and even if the king asked him to talk, Nehemia was in danger to be killed. Therefore, Nehemia prays again at the moment of truth. They are strongly connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patience123 Posted February 19, 2010 Report Share Posted February 19, 2010 Nehemiah is in danger of being dismissed from service and banished from the king's presence forever. He sends a silent arrow prayer to God before answering the king's question because he realizes the gravity of the situation the next time he opens his mouth, he needs God to be right there by his side. The arrow prayer is a continuation of the intimate relationship that Nehemiah has with God. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanks Posted August 4, 2010 Report Share Posted August 4, 2010 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Nehemiah had to tread carefully as a cup-bearer, kings of that time were afraid of being poisoned, and any signs of agitation or actions out of the ordinary would be regarded as suspicious. Also any negative emotions before the king might suggest dissatisfaction with the king. All this could place his position or even his life in jeopardy. So Nehemiah knew that his request to the king was a bold one, so he quickly prays an Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PATCH Posted September 25, 2010 Report Share Posted September 25, 2010 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? What danger is Nehemiah in? Nehemiah was considered a servant and as a servant, he was not supposed to reveal his feelings which in this case was sadness. He was supposed to mask it and continue with his job. Furthermore when questioned by the King, Nehemiah spoke the truth which was in a way blaming the King for the dreadful situation that Jerusalem was in. The King could have him killed. Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? Nehemiah spent 4 months in prayer, fasting and weeping before the Lord. I think he prayed quickly and silently before he answered the King so that God will direct his answers. He was not answering according to his flesh. His short and sharp prayers were also an extension of the prayers he prayed during the 4 months. He already had a "God-connection" where this issue is concerned - therefore he was confident that God heard his arrow prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerneydr Posted October 31, 2010 Report Share Posted October 31, 2010 Q4. (2:4) What danger is Nehemiah in? He is in a life or death situation before the king. The king has ultimate authority he could have decided to ban him from his presence or done some other evil thing against him. Why does he pray quickly and silently before he answers the king? There was no time for Nehemiah to have an hour long prayer meeting. He was standing before the king and he wanted an answer now. Nehemiah through his arrow prayer demonstrates his complete dependence on God. He understood that it was God who moves the hearts of kings. To often we understand that God rules, but we fail to partner with God as Nehemiah did with prayer and fasting. Thus, we act before there is an open door. We tend to make doors, instead of waiting for the door to open. Now the door has opened up for Nehemiah to ask the king. How does this quick "arrow prayer" relate to the four months of prayer he has just finished? (2:4-5) His relationship with God wasn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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