Lessons from the Life of Nehemiah II Introduction

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Lessons from the Life of Nehemiah II

Lessons from the Life of Nehemiah II

Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. God does great works Material success is

Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. God does great works Material success is nothing without spiritual success Reading the Word of God leads to repentance We should separate ourselves from bad influences Remaining faithful to our calling Dealing with setbacks

1. God does great works • Nehemiah 6: 15 -16 So the wall was

1. God does great works • Nehemiah 6: 15 -16 So the wall was finished on the twenty-fifth day of Elul, in fifty-two days. And it happened, when all our enemies heard of it, and all the nations around us saw these things, that they were very disheartened in their own eyes; for they perceived that this work was done by our God. • God can do what we think is impossible • Do we lack faith that God can change us into holy people?

2. Material success is nothing without spiritual success • Nehemiah 8: 2 -3 So

2. Material success is nothing without spiritual success • Nehemiah 8: 2 -3 So Ezra the priest brought the Law before the assembly of men and women and all who could hear with understanding on the first day of the seventh month. Then he read from it in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate from morning until midday, before the men and women and those who could understand; and the ears of all the people were attentive to the Book of the Law. • Building the wall was not enough – they did not sit back and relax when the work was done

3. Reading the Word of God leads to repentance • Nehemiah 9: 1 -3

3. Reading the Word of God leads to repentance • Nehemiah 9: 1 -3 Now on the twenty-fourth day of this month the children of Israel were assembled with fasting, in sackcloth, and with dust on their heads. Then those of Israelite lineage separated themselves from all foreigners; and they stood and confessed their sins and the iniquities of their fathers. And they stood up in their place and read from the Book of the Law of the LORD their God for one-fourth of the day; and for another fourth they confessed and worshiped the LORD their God. • God’s word is a mirror – we should try to cover up what we are

4. We should separate ourselves from bad influences • Nehemiah 13: 1 -3 On

4. We should separate ourselves from bad influences • Nehemiah 13: 1 -3 On that day they read from the Book of Moses in the hearing of the people, and in it was found written that no Ammonite or Moabite should ever come into the assembly of God, because they had not met the children of Israel with bread and water, but hired Balaam against them to curse them. However, our God turned the curse into a blessing. So it was, when they had heard the Law, that they separated all the mixed multitude from Israel. • We can’t be holy if surround ourselves with unholiness • Fr. Daniel example: Sick person is contagious

5. Remaining faithful to our calling • Nehemiah 13: 6 -7 But during all

5. Remaining faithful to our calling • Nehemiah 13: 6 -7 But during all this I was not in Jerusalem, for in the thirtysecond year of Artaxerxes king of Babylon I had returned to the king. Then after certain days I obtained leave from the king, and I came to Jerusalem • Remained faithful to his original service – did not make excuses to avoid it • How faithful are we with what God has given us?

6. Dealing with setbacks • Our faith is tested by obstacles and how we

6. Dealing with setbacks • Our faith is tested by obstacles and how we deal with setbacks and conflicts • Anyone can have peace when living in peaceful times – Christianity is having peace at ALL times

Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. God does great works Material success is

Introduction 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. God does great works Material success is nothing without spiritual success Reading the Word of God leads to repentance We should separate ourselves from bad influences Remaining faithful to our calling Dealing with setbacks

Conclusion 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. God does great works Material success is

Conclusion 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. God does great works Material success is nothing without spiritual success Reading the Word of God leads to repentance We should separate ourselves from bad influences Remaining faithful to our calling Dealing with setbacks