Nehemiah 8:9 The People Are to Be Joyful. Though sorrow for sin was the desired response to the teaching, joy at renewed relationship with God was its ultimate purpose. the joy of the LORD is your strength. As the people rejoiced in God, he would show himself strong to help and defend them. Eat... drink... send portions are important themes of worship in Deuteronomy 1:1, associated with God’s rich gifts and the privilege of sharing them (Deuteronomy 12:12; Deuteronomy 14:23, Deuteronomy 14:26, Deuteronomy 14:27).

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