NEHEMIAH, THE IDEAL CHURCH MEMBER (1 OF 11)
by Joe Alain
Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-3, Nehemiah 1:5-11, Nehemiah 1
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Nehemiah, the Ideal Church Member (1 of 11)
Series: Nehemiah
Joe Alain
Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah was a man of passion for God's glory and kingdom, a man of vision and action, and a man that God used in an incredible way to accomplish not only the rebuilding of the crumbling wall of Jerusalem and the restoration of the city, but the revival of God's people. Are there areas of your life, your family, our church fellowship that are in need spiritual rebuilding, restoring, renewing? Nehemiah has a timely, challenging, and encouraging word for us. Today we will begin a series of messages from the book of Nehemiah.
Context: Israel had a glorious past but now many are living in exile far from home. The once beautiful city has been destroyed, its walls are crumbling, its gates have been burned by fire, and the few people remaining are discouraged and fearful of their future. But out of the ashes, God is about to begin a great work. And when God gets ready to do a great work, he looks for a person whose heart is opened to him, who will see as he sees, who will trust him completely, and who will become involved. Nehemiah was one such man who had a burden, who took that burden to God and who became involved in the revival of a nation. Here's how it all began. Read Nehemiah 1:1-11.
Our story begins with an . . .
1. Inquiry (Nehemiah 1:1-4)
Situation: Nehemiah is living in what is now modern day Iran, he's in the capital city of Susa and he holds a very prominent position of influence with the king. His inquiry is two-fold: (1) First, how are my people (''the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile'')? Nehemiah identifies with his people even though separated. (2) And second, how is my beloved city? (''and also about Jerusalem''). Some rebuilding in Jerusalem had taken place but apparently fear and discouragement had taken hold of the people (see Ezra 4:1-24). As a result, the work ''came to a standstill.'' The crumbling walls indicated a situation in ...
Series: Nehemiah
Joe Alain
Nehemiah 1:1-11
Nehemiah was a man of passion for God's glory and kingdom, a man of vision and action, and a man that God used in an incredible way to accomplish not only the rebuilding of the crumbling wall of Jerusalem and the restoration of the city, but the revival of God's people. Are there areas of your life, your family, our church fellowship that are in need spiritual rebuilding, restoring, renewing? Nehemiah has a timely, challenging, and encouraging word for us. Today we will begin a series of messages from the book of Nehemiah.
Context: Israel had a glorious past but now many are living in exile far from home. The once beautiful city has been destroyed, its walls are crumbling, its gates have been burned by fire, and the few people remaining are discouraged and fearful of their future. But out of the ashes, God is about to begin a great work. And when God gets ready to do a great work, he looks for a person whose heart is opened to him, who will see as he sees, who will trust him completely, and who will become involved. Nehemiah was one such man who had a burden, who took that burden to God and who became involved in the revival of a nation. Here's how it all began. Read Nehemiah 1:1-11.
Our story begins with an . . .
1. Inquiry (Nehemiah 1:1-4)
Situation: Nehemiah is living in what is now modern day Iran, he's in the capital city of Susa and he holds a very prominent position of influence with the king. His inquiry is two-fold: (1) First, how are my people (''the Jewish remnant that had survived the exile'')? Nehemiah identifies with his people even though separated. (2) And second, how is my beloved city? (''and also about Jerusalem''). Some rebuilding in Jerusalem had taken place but apparently fear and discouragement had taken hold of the people (see Ezra 4:1-24). As a result, the work ''came to a standstill.'' The crumbling walls indicated a situation in ...
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