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Brian Bill: In the best selling book called, “Who Moved My Cheese,” the author asks a verypenetrating question, “What would you do if you weren’t afraid.” He points out that fear oftenkeeps us from taking the steps we know we need to take. Fear can paralyze us.A man of courage will take the same actions whether or not he is afraidBroadwater: Why was he so afraid?- afraid of failure – nobody likes rejection; or starting something and not being able tocomplete it- fear of man – especially such a powerful king – would be understandable- fear of the future – the unknown – where this course would take him – Who knows??Nehemiah was prepared for the moment of fear and had already made his decision that he wasmoving forwardT. S. Elliot: “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go”C.S. Lewis: “Problem is not that we ask too much, but we ask too little”Nehemiah Dared to Ask – to make that bold request of God – but for something that was notself-serving but at the heart of God’s kingdom programE. An Anticipated Opportunity – Requiring Bold Initiative“I said to the king, ‘Let the king live forever. Why should my face not be sad when thecity, the place of my fathers’ tombs, lies desolate and its gates have been consumed byfire?’”There it is … he has laid it on the line … it’s all out there for the king to respond to;great dramatic momentKidner: The remembered scene lives for us in this intimate, rapid narrative. We are involved init, holding our breath with Nehemiah as he gasps a prayer and braces himself to reply. Theexchanges are characteristic: the suppliant speaks with the slight verbosity that courtesydemands; the king with the brevity of one whose habitual role is to decide matters. Each of hisquestions goes straight to the next point.What difference can one man make when the city of God lies in ruins?When God’s church is in such a mess … what difference can one man make?II. (:4-5) PROVIDENTIAL VISION – AN AUDACIOUS OBJECTIVE“Audacious” – intrepidly daring – characterized by resolute fearlessness, fortitude andendurance; not referring to any wrong tone of pride or arroganceA. Setting the Stage for Ministry Proposal – for the Presentation of the Vision“Then the king said to me, ‘What would you request?’”Might be hard to read the king’s attitude at this point … probably not yet a blank checkapproach; perhaps still evaluating; maybe even somewhat skeptical …hard to say … more detailsneed to be provided; the request needs to be fleshed outDo you get nervous at work when you are getting ready to make a big presentation before someimportant folks; some performance anxiety? Huge burst of adrenaline; hands are all sweaty …it’s a big moment; you are not going to be given a mulligan; no chance for a do-over
B. Solicitous Approach Towards Those in Authority – the Precarious Nature of the VisionYou do not control the success of the outcome – you need Providential Favors1. Seeking the Favor of Divine Providence“So I prayed to the God of heaven.”- Humble- DependentCan only fire off these quick emergency prayers when you have laid the groundwork with a lifeof consistent persevering prayer2. Seeking the Favor of Human Authority“I said to the king, ‘If it please the king and if your servant has found favor beforeyou,”C. Significant Ministry Objective – A Big Vision – the Particulars of the Vision“send me to Judah, to the city of my fathers’ tombs, that I may rebuild it.”Great assurance in knowing you have been sent by God to accomplish your ministry objectiveThis is quite the Audacious Objective – huge in scope – given the danger and difficulty involvedVery strategic objective in terms of God’s kingdom purposesIII. (:6-8) PROVIDENTIAL PROVISION – AN AMAZING OUTCOMEA. Gracious Help Granted – Permission Granted1. Timeline Requested – King not even dictating the terms – very gracious“Then the king said to me, the queen sitting beside him, ‘How long will yourjourney be, and when will you return?’”Significance of the presence of the queen?- private instead of public encounter?- queen would be especially favorable to Nehemiah or to the plight of the Jews?- as a witness to the king’s decision?Shows the value of Nehemiah to King Artaxerxes – did not want to lose him forever; wanted himto return to his position of trusted cup-bearer2. Deadline Established“So it pleased the king to send me, and I gave him a definite time.”King not reluctantly giving in but enthusiastically sending him – it pleased the kingAgain shows his planning and preparation; he know how long the project would take; knew whatresources it would require; not just shooting blindly from the hipDeadlines are important at workB. Going the Extra Mile -- Additional Help Requested and ReceivedLook at how God does above and beyond what we can imagine --1. Additional Administrative Authorization
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Page 7 and 8: The emphasis on continuity with the
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Page 13 and 14: escape from shame.b. Status of the
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Page 45 and 46: spurned Your name.”1. Addressing
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Page 49 and 50: Matthew Henry: They flattered thems
Page 51 and 52: John Johnson: THIS IS WHAT SHAME DO
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“and took from them bread and win
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Stayed on task - the work on this w
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B. (:18b) Unselfish Sensitivity“Y
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2) In what ways can leaders be a bu
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TEXT: Nehemiah 6:1-19TITLE: GOD’S
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that down too, but again they came
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Kidner: The fact that Shemaiah woul
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descendants of Arah, is mentioned i
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3. (:17-19) More False Brethren“T
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I. (:1-4) THE COMMANDING OF GOD’S
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Importance of Worship: Ps. 29: 1-2
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CONCLUSION:Maybe you are here today
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TEXT: Nehemiah 8:1-18TITLE: THE CEL
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America = Land of OpportunityLook a
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understand it. This was an expositi
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terms of the impact of the Word? Wh
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eceived. In Luke chapter eight he t
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TEXT: Nehemiah 9:1-15TITLE: HISTORI
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8 WAYS WE EXPERIENCE GOD’S COVENA
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Savior, He can move the mountainsMy
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And the thunder's all I hearYou spe
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Exodus story. This reminded them of
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Ray Stedman: Let us Bow Before our
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I (:16-17) CONTRAST BETWEEN MAN’S
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1. Foolish Idolatry"Even when they
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- Nice to eat fruit without having
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2. Displayed In His Care of His Peo
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That He might be glorified.3. God
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Atheist: How could there be a good,
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“The Lord’s lovingkindnesses in
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immune from the hardship of God’s
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my heart attitude remains rebelliou
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Judgment in your situation. You nee
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God vs idols; king of kings and lor
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D. (:14-27) Patriarichal Family Lea
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progress towards your goals- expres
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2. Rest for the Land Encourages Dep
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DEVOTIONAL QUESTIONS:1) Is it appro
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Alistair Begg: Restructuring Our Fi
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16. Resolved, never to speak evil o
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to him; that from this I may have a
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TEXT: Nehemiah 10:30-39TITLE: OT PR
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“We also placed ourselves under o
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whole tithe into the storehouse . .
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CONCLUSION:How committed are you to
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Today we seem faced with a church t
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v. The Bible tells us there is a ci
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were reminded that God was on their
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(:1-7) Family names of the priests
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ising in more places around the wor
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with your Father who is in heaven.
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trends of contemporary culture; not
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You might think that you have nothi
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“The priests and the Levites puri
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Kidner: Every inch of these rampart
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consider each child to be a gift to
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God is always seeking to do good th
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3. What event would I sacrifice eve
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lessings but not the obligations, a
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Eliashib had become a traitor becau
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“So I reprimanded the officials a
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eversing this spiritual decline4 St
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8. Say “yes” to God’s priorit
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TEXT: Nehemiah 13:15-22TITLE: SPIRI
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Destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD -
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minimize this part of the worship s
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TEXT: Nehemiah 13:23-31TITLE: SPIRI
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there was no king like him, and he
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o Led to righteous indignation and
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Jesus himself defined the work of t
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BIBLIOGRAPHYBOOKS:Baxter, J. Sidlow
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Duncan, Rick.Edwards, Jonathan.Fitz
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