ARE YOU WILLING TO BE A SERVANT? (16 OF 21)
by Mike Stone
Scripture: Nehemiah 11:1-36, Nehemiah12:1-26
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Are You Willing to be a Servant? (16 of 21)
Series: Rebuilding - Questions From Nehemiah
Mike Stone
Nehemiah 11:1-12:26
Narratives, especially genealogies and census records, are not necessarily meant to be preached word-by-word in the way that Paul's letter to the Romans might be. There are some ''big ideas'' some ''big pictures'' and some ''big questions'' in this narrative.
Why does God record these names?
Who were they and what did they do?
Is there a lesson here for the people of God in our day?
2 Timothy 3:16 reminds us this Scripture, like all the rest, is inspired by God and is profitable for us. So I am convinced we will be benefited by this lesson.
Back in the days of indentured servants, a young man was so disappointed in the dingy servant's quarters where he lived. One day he made a wish that he could have a bedroom like the Master of the House. Instantly, he was transported into a lavish room with the most luxurious accommodations.
Overcome with greed, he made a wish that he could have a bedroom like God's. He was instantly transported back to the servant's quarters.
That's an appropriate illustration and reminder, that we serve a God who manifested His character by taking on flesh and blood and becoming a servant.
As a Master-Teacher He taught us that the key to greatness was a life of humility and service, even saying of Himself, that the Son of Man had not come to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.
Then one dark night in the Upper Room, Deity wrapped in flesh laid aside His outer garment, took the towel of a servant and washed His disciples' feet.
All that was but a picture of His greatest expression of service which came the following day as the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world became the Lamb slain in time and human history.
And this morning, that cross and this text will prick our hearts with a penetrating question, ''Are you willing to be a servant?'' To answer tha ...
Series: Rebuilding - Questions From Nehemiah
Mike Stone
Nehemiah 11:1-12:26
Narratives, especially genealogies and census records, are not necessarily meant to be preached word-by-word in the way that Paul's letter to the Romans might be. There are some ''big ideas'' some ''big pictures'' and some ''big questions'' in this narrative.
Why does God record these names?
Who were they and what did they do?
Is there a lesson here for the people of God in our day?
2 Timothy 3:16 reminds us this Scripture, like all the rest, is inspired by God and is profitable for us. So I am convinced we will be benefited by this lesson.
Back in the days of indentured servants, a young man was so disappointed in the dingy servant's quarters where he lived. One day he made a wish that he could have a bedroom like the Master of the House. Instantly, he was transported into a lavish room with the most luxurious accommodations.
Overcome with greed, he made a wish that he could have a bedroom like God's. He was instantly transported back to the servant's quarters.
That's an appropriate illustration and reminder, that we serve a God who manifested His character by taking on flesh and blood and becoming a servant.
As a Master-Teacher He taught us that the key to greatness was a life of humility and service, even saying of Himself, that the Son of Man had not come to be served but to serve and to give His life as a ransom for many.
Then one dark night in the Upper Room, Deity wrapped in flesh laid aside His outer garment, took the towel of a servant and washed His disciples' feet.
All that was but a picture of His greatest expression of service which came the following day as the Lamb slain before the foundation of the world became the Lamb slain in time and human history.
And this morning, that cross and this text will prick our hearts with a penetrating question, ''Are you willing to be a servant?'' To answer tha ...
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