Call to Duty

Introduction

Nehemiah answers the call of God

Supports a cause other than his own

Seeks help from God

Background

why was Nehemiah in Persiavs1. ( ; )

why did Jerusalem fall to Babylon vs.2 ( ll Chronicles 36:11-21; ll Kings 24:17-25:1-7)

King Nebuchadnezzar invaded Jerusalem

burnt the temple, walls

captured the king , deported the Jews

Point #1 Nehemiah’s Concern vs. 2

What recent concern have you had for someone other than yourself?

Hanani, one of my brethrenm came, he and certain men of Judah; and I asked them concerning the Jews that had escaped, which were left of the captivity, and concerning Jerusalem.

Are you stingy ie.. selfish with your time, talents or resources?

Have you ever felt a God given burden to pray for someone else?

FUFILS THE LAW

; ;

REAP WHAT YOU SOW

; Mathew 18:21-34; ;

Point #2 Nehemiah’s Cry vs. 4

Nehemiah wept, mourned, fasted, and prayed as a result of his burden for his people and his homeland.

He was a Eunuch in a pagan place but he senses the presence of GOD

According to ch. 1:1 & ch. 2:1 Nehemiah fasted and prayed for four months as a result of his God given burden. Chisleu - Nisan

Whatever is burdening your heart, you will not get rest until you cry out, mourn, weep, fast, pray.

; Mathew 11:28-30;

The physical condition of Nehemias homeland reflected the spiritual condition of the people (). The walls were burned down, the temple was destroyed and ravaged, the Jews who returned to the land were open prey for their enemies.

Gods Presence was not there (l Samuel 4:19-21)

Point #3 Gods Credentials vs. 5-6

God of Heaven - Colossians 1:16

Terrible -;

Keeps covenant -;

God who hears and see’s -

Point #4 Nehemiah’s Confession vs. 6b- 7

Why was Nehemiah’s confession important Psalm 66:18

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