Nehemiah was someone who saw need and did something about it. We should be the same way.
Notes:
Focus verse - Nehemiah 2
#1 We need to help God’s people when they are hurting.
1 Corinthians 12:26
The church is a family. Scripture says the church is the body of Christ.
#2 There is a time to pray then there is a time to move.
#3 Nehemiah had a plan.
Read Nehemiah 2:7–8
Nehemiah was dependent upon God, and he continued to pray.
It is important to understand how the spiritual and the practical work together.
When the time for intercession has passed,
The time for intervention has come.
Read Nehemiah 2:11
The Hebrew word for view means to closely examine.
#4 When we are doing the will of God we will face opposition.
Nehemiah 2:19
Whenever you are pursuing a divine opportunity there will be opposition.
1 Corinthians 16:9
Nehemiah 2:19
Our primary enemies are the world, the flesh, and the devil.
The world is the external enemy.
The flesh is the internal enemy.
The devil is the infernal enemy.
“Resist the devil and he will flee from you.”
James 4:7
Read Nehemiah 3:1–4
#5 We need to find our place in the work that God is doing.
Every one of us has a vital part to play.
Ephesians 4:16
Faith in God and love for fellow Christians are the evidence of your faith.
Ephesians 1:15–16
Let every one of us volunteer and serve.
1 Peter 4:10
Let every one of us give an offering,
2 Corinthians 9:7
Nehemiah 3:5
There are two kinds of people that come to church: Participators and spectators.
#6 The problem with faith breakers is they want to discourage faith makers.
Nehemiah 2:19
Nehemiah 3:20
The word zealously means to burn or to glow.
Baruch did not just build the wall, he did it with passion.
Jesus left the glory of heaven and came to this earth.
Send help and hope to SoCal
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