RELATIONSHIP BUILDER (2 OF 3)
by Kerry Shook
Scripture: Nehemiah 4:12-14
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Relationship Builder (2 of 3)
Series: People Builder -Learning from the Life of Nehemiah
Kerry Shook
Nehemiah 4: 12- 14
''Then the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times over, 'Wherever you turn, they will attack us.' Therefore, I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows. After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, 'Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.''' Nehemiah 4:12-14 (NIV)
''... the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared.''
Titus 3:4 (NASB)
1. UNDERSTANDING
- God understands my weaknesses.
''This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses since He had the same temptations we do, though He never once gave way to them and sinned. So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive His mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need.'' Hebrews 4:15-16 (TLB)
''Do you have contempt for God, who is very kind to you, puts up with you, and deals patiently with you? Don't you realize that it is God's kindness that is trying to lead you to Him and change the way you think and act?'' Romans 2:4 (GW)
2. TRUTHFULNESS
- God tells me the truth.
''Good people may punish me and rebuke me in kindness....''
Psalm 141:5a (GNT)
''An honest answer is a sign of true friendship.'' Proverbs 24:26 (GNT)
3. FORGIVENESS
- God forgives my sins.
''Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious ideal; yet now God declares us 'not guilty' of offending Him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in His kindness freely takes away our sins.'' Romans 3:23, 24 (TLB)
4. VALUE
- God affirms my true worth.
''For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited f ...
Series: People Builder -Learning from the Life of Nehemiah
Kerry Shook
Nehemiah 4: 12- 14
''Then the Jews who lived near them came and told us ten times over, 'Wherever you turn, they will attack us.' Therefore, I stationed some of the people behind the lowest points of the wall at the exposed places, posting them by families, with their swords, spears and bows. After I looked things over, I stood up and said to the nobles, the officials and the rest of the people, 'Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome, and fight for your families, your sons and your daughters, your wives and your homes.''' Nehemiah 4:12-14 (NIV)
''... the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared.''
Titus 3:4 (NASB)
1. UNDERSTANDING
- God understands my weaknesses.
''This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses since He had the same temptations we do, though He never once gave way to them and sinned. So let us come boldly to the very throne of God and stay there to receive His mercy and to find grace to help us in our times of need.'' Hebrews 4:15-16 (TLB)
''Do you have contempt for God, who is very kind to you, puts up with you, and deals patiently with you? Don't you realize that it is God's kindness that is trying to lead you to Him and change the way you think and act?'' Romans 2:4 (GW)
2. TRUTHFULNESS
- God tells me the truth.
''Good people may punish me and rebuke me in kindness....''
Psalm 141:5a (GNT)
''An honest answer is a sign of true friendship.'' Proverbs 24:26 (GNT)
3. FORGIVENESS
- God forgives my sins.
''Yes, all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious ideal; yet now God declares us 'not guilty' of offending Him if we trust in Jesus Christ, who in His kindness freely takes away our sins.'' Romans 3:23, 24 (TLB)
4. VALUE
- God affirms my true worth.
''For you know that God paid a ransom to save you from the empty life you inherited f ...
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