Nehemiah (Joy of Living Bible Studies)
Ray Stedman (1917-1992) pastor, teacher, author and well-known Bible expositor. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, Ray Stedman authored numerous books including other Joy of Living studies: Psalms of Faith, Psalms from the Heart, Nehemiah, Job, Gospel of Mark, Romans, Ephesians and Revelation. Ray served 40 years as pastor of the Peninsula Bible Church in Palo Alto, California, before retiring in 1990.Nancy Collins is the author of Genesis; author of the commentary for Judges and Ruth, and 1-2 Samuel; co-author of the Daily Study Questions for Psalms of Faith; and author of the Daily Study Questions for Nehemiah, Job, Psalms from the Heart, Gospel of Mark, Romans, Ephesians and Revelation. She also wrote the Joy of Living pre-school studies on Luke, Acts, and 2 Timothy. A member of the Joy of Living staff, Nancy is a speaker and Bible teacher. For over 30 years she has taught the Word of God to children and adults. Nancy and her husband, Charles, live in Southern California. They have 7 grown children.