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“The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care”

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care Nehemiah 8: 1(NKJV) 1 Now all the people gathered together as one man in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate; and they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded Israel. 2 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. 3 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.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care 4 So Ezra the scribe stood on a platform of wood which they had made for the purpose; and beside him, at his right hand, stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Urijah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah; and at his left hand Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. 6 And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. Then all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care 7 Also Jeshua, Bani, Sherebiah, Jamin, Akkub, Shabbethai, Hodijah, Maaseiah, Kelita, Azariah, Jozabad, Hanan, Pelaiah, and the Levites, helped the people to understand the Law; and the people stood in their place. 8 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. 9 And Nehemiah, who was the governor, Ezra the priest and scribe, and the Levites who taught the people said to all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God; do not mourn nor weep. ” For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the Law. 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. ”

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care 11 So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved. ” 12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink, to send portions and rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that were declared to them. 13 Now on the second day the heads of the fathers’ houses of all the people, with the priests and Levites, were gathered to Ezra the scribe, in order to understand the words of the Law. 14 And they found written in the Law, which the Lord had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month,

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care 15 and that they should announce and proclaim in all their cities and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the mountain, and bring olive branches, branches of oil trees, myrtle branches, palm branches, and branches of leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written. ” 16 Then the people went out and brought them and made themselves booths, each one on the roof of his house, or in their courtyards or the courts of the house of God, and in the open square of the Water Gate and in the open square of the Gate of Ephraim. 17 So the whole assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and sat under the booths; for since the days of Joshua the son of Nun until that day the children of Israel had not done so. And there was very great gladness.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care 18 Also day by day, from the first day until the last day, he read from the Book of the Law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day there was a sacred assembly, according to the prescribed manner.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care There was REVERANCE for God’s Word – 1 Approached God’s Word with a sense of HUNGER – 1 1 Now all the people gathered together as one man in the open square that was in front of the Water Gate; and they told Ezra the scribe to bring the Book of the Law of Moses, which the Lord had commanded Israel. Matthew 5: 6 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care There was REVERANCE for God’s Word – 1 Sought from God’s Word UNDERSTANDING – 2 -3 Matthew 5: 4 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 2 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. 3 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.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care There was REVERANCE for God’s Word – 1 Stood with God’s Word in UNITY – 4 4 So Ezra the scribe stood on a platform of wood which they had made for the purpose; and beside him, at his right hand, stood Mattithiah, Shema, Anaiah, Urijah, Hilkiah, and Maaseiah; and at his left hand Pedaiah, Mishael, Malchijah, Hashum, Hashbadana, Zechariah, and Meshullam. Matthew 5: 9 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care There was REVERANCE for God’s Word – 1 Openly showed God’s Word proper HONOR – 5 5 And Ezra opened the book in the sight of all the people, for he was standing above all the people; and when he opened it, all the people stood up. Matthew 5: 3 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care Matthew 5: 1 -16(KJV) 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. 13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. 11 Blessed

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care A definite need to worship REGULARLY - 6 6 And Ezra blessed the Lord, the great God. Then all the people answered, “Amen, Amen!” while lifting up their hands. And they bowed their heads and worshiped the Lord with their faces to the ground. Matthew 5: 8 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care Our attitude will affect our presence and posture during worship! Matthew 5: 1 -2 1 And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2 And he opened his mouth, and taught them…

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care Teaching of God’s Word was highly REGARDED by the people– 8 8 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care Teaching of God’s Word was highly REGARDED by the people– 8 8 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. Accepted it exactly

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care Teaching of God’s Word was highly REGARDED by the people– 8 8 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. Accepted it exactly Believed it completely

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care Teaching of God’s Word was highly REGARDED by the people– 8 8 So they read distinctly from the book, in the Law of God; and they gave the sense, and helped them to understand the reading. Accepted it exactly Believed it completely Looked to Him for understanding

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care We too often discount God’s Word’s ability to help us in life! Hebrews 4: 12(NKJV) 12 For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care There was REJOICING in his way – 10 -12 10 Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. ” 11 So the Levites quieted all the people, saying, “Be still, for the day is holy; do not be grieved. ” 12 And all the people went their way to eat and drink, to send portions and rejoice greatly, because they understood the words that were declared to them. Matthew 5: 12 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care We all too often are saddened. Yet there is such great reason for hope and gladness in the Lord! 1 Thessalonians 2: 19(KJV) 19 For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Are not even ye in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care There was REFLECTION and REMEMBERANCE on the many ways God blessed them– 13 -17 on the second day the heads of the fathers’ houses of all the people, with the priests and Levites, were gathered to Ezra the scribe, in order to understand the words of the Law. 14 And they found written in the Law, which the Lord had commanded by Moses, that the children of Israel should dwell in booths during the feast of the seventh month, 15 and that they should announce and proclaim in all their cities and in Jerusalem, saying, “Go out to the mountain, and bring olive branches, branches of oil trees, myrtle branches, palm branches, and branches of leafy trees, to make booths, as it is written. ” 13 Now

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care There was REFLECTION and REMEMBERANCE on the many ways God blessed them– 13 -17 the people went out and brought them and made themselves booths, each one on the roof of his house, or in their courtyards or the courts of the house of God, and in the open square of the Water Gate and in the open square of the Gate of Ephraim. 17 So the whole assembly of those who had returned from the captivity made booths and sat under the booths; for since the days of Joshua the son of Nun until that day the children of Israel had not done so. And there was very great gladness. 16 Then

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care We need to continually remember and look to the Lord… He will hear and answer!

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care They REPEATEDLY worshiped the Lord – 18 18 Also day by day, from the first day until the last day, he read from the Book of the Law of God. And they kept the feast seven days; and on the eighth day there was a sacred assembly, according to the prescribed manner.

The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care Can we WORSHIP God too much? Can we PRAISE Him too much?

“The People Gather To Worship And Show They Care”