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What is the Truth About Where We Are? 1:1-3

Chislev - November to December

This is about half-way through King Artaxerxes reign in Persia.

About 445 BC or about 140 years after the exile began

“I asked them concerning the Jews … and about Jerusalem.” (vs. 2)

Nehemiah’s heart was not for his situation but for the situation of those who were God’s people.

What he found out was devastating. (vs. 3)

Great distress (Inward Emotions)

Reproach (Outward Reality)

Walls broken down (Protection Gone)

Gates burned (Social Interaction Gone)

Sound Familiar?

What is the Correct Response to the Current Reality? 1:4-10a

Personal Repentance (vs. 4a)

Fasting and Prayer (vs. 4b)

Praise and Petition (vs. 5-10)

Who are You and How will God Use You? – 1:11b

Now I was the cupbearer to the King

Who are You?

Where does God have you now?

What is YOUR role in this moment?