How would your life be different if you could never hear, read, or even have a copy of the scriptures? In the days of Nehemiah, scriptures were handwritten onto scrolls, hence it would require great effort and sacrifice to obtain one. Anyone who had a complete copy was considered fortunate. The people of Nehemiah’s day had not read or heard the scriptures for several years. As you read Nehemiah 8, compare what the people felt and did when they heard the scriptures with what you feel and do when you have an opportunity to read or hear the scriptures.