Joe: Alright, welcome back folks! We have Bible Expert here to break down Nehemiah 8. So, Bible Expert, what's going on in this chapter?

Bible Expert: Well, Joe, in this chapter the people of Israel have returned to Jerusalem after being in exile. Nehemiah gathers them together and instructs them to read from the book of the law. He appoints Levites to read the law to the people, and when they do, the people respond with great emotion.

Joe: Wow, that's some heavy stuff! What do the people do when they hear the law?

Bible Expert: They bow down and worship the Lord, Joe. They also weep and confess their sins and the sins of their ancestors. Then they celebrate the Feast of Booths, which is a festival of joy and thanksgiving.

Joe: Whoa, that's awesome! So, what happens after that?

Bible Expert: Well, Nehemiah and Ezra both address the people, reminding them to obey the law and encouraging them to keep the commandments of God. Then Nehemiah appoints magistrates and officers to govern the people and to ensure that the law is obeyed.

Joe: That's a lot of responsibility! What else happens in this chapter?

Bible Expert: Nehemiah also commands the people to celebrate the Feast of Unleavened Bread and the Feast of Tabernacles. He also reminds them to give generously to those who are in need.

Joe: What a great message! Alright, Bible Expert, I think we've covered Nehemiah 8. Thanks for joining us!