1. DEDICATION! (v27-29) The walls of Jerusalem are dedicated to the glory of God 2. PURIFICATION (v30 & 45) The Priests, Levites, People, Walls & Gates are all purified 3. CELEBRATION (v31, 37-40, 43) Two large choirs sing and the joy of Jerusalem is heard from far away. Ezra leads a choir south, Nehemiah and…
1. THE WILLING! (v1-2) 2. THE VALIANT! (v6-8) 3. THE LABOURERS! (v12-16) 4. THE MUSICIANS! (v17) 5. THE GATEKEEPERS! (v19) 6. THE SERVANTS! (v21) 7. THE REPRESENTATIVE! (v24)
Take my poor heart and let it be, forever closed to all but thee. I have but one passion, it is HE and HE alone. Preach the Gospel, die and be forgotten THE COMPANY! (v1-28) Civil and religious leaders, servants and families THE COVENANT! (v29-39) To walk in God’s law (v29), To marry God’s people…
WHAT IS GOD LIKE? According to Nehemiah 9: He’s always existed (v5) He’s the creator (v6) He chooses to build relationships with us (v7) He always keeps his promises, because he is righteous (v8) He is compassionate (v9) He is powerful (v10-11) He guides (v12) He speaks (v13-14) He provides (v15) He forgives and does…
THE PEOPLE! (v1-3) They were United, Hungry & Attentive THE PURPOSE! (v4-8) The word was Read clearly, Explained simply, Applied faithfully THE POWER! (v9-18) It Enlightened, Convicted, Corrected & Gladdened The Feast of Tabernacles was celebrated HERE’S HOW TO KNOW IF YOU NEED REVIVAL Your prayer life ceases to be living and vital Hunger…
Apologies for the poor sound quality. GUARDING! (Leadership) (v1-3) The city is made secure Gatekeepers, Singers, Levites & Overseers Holy people for holy work GATHERING! (Membership) (v4-69) A register is found The city is populated with: Leaders (v6-7), Families (v8-38), Priests (v39-42) Levites (v43), Singers (v44), Gatekeepers (v45) Servants (v46-56), Solomon’s Servants (v57-60) And Others…
DISTRACTION! (v1-4) A call to compromise. Distraction is met with devotion DISTORTION! (v5-9) Slander, rumour is met with resolve DESTRUCTION! (v10-14) Shemiah & Noadiah are in league with Sanballat & Tobiah “They are coming to kill you” Treachery & intimidation are met with faith & courage DISTINCTION! (v15-19) The impossible is accomplished in 52 days…
THE PROBLEM HE FACED! (v1-5) Famine, Exploitation, Feuds THE ACTION HE TOOK! (v6-13) He was angry with sin (v6) He exercised self-control (v7) He went to the heart of the issue (v7-9) He graciously called for an end to sin (v10-11) He called for a public vow (v12-13) The result is harmony, progress & praise…
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MALICE! (v1-6) Negative criticism met with prayer and persistence MENACE! (v7-9) Vicious conspiracy met with prayer and action MESS! (v10-23) ‘It’s all too much’ – met with: Strong leadership! A heart of prayer! A will to fight! And a zeal for the Lord of hosts! Lessons: Do not listen to the voice of hate Do…