Download Lesson: 12.19.21 Class Notes – Neh 13

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The Book of Nehemiah illustrates how much a layperson committed to a life of prayer, God’s Word, and active obedience can do. Nehemiah serves as a reminder that Christians are needed in leadership positions not only within the church but also in civil government. Those attempting to mold society on the principles of Scripture will doubtless experience opposition like Nehemiah did. Prayer, Nehemiah’s most potent weapon, continues to serve Christians in their struggle to do God’s will in spite of opposition.

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Download Lesson: 12.12.21 Class Notes – Neh 10

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Our relationship to the Lord is that of children to a Father, and our Father wants our obedience to be based on love. I don’t know of any examples in the New Testament of believers taking oaths of obedience to the Lord. Our obedience should be a joyful response to all that He has done for us in Christ (Col. 3:1ff). We don’t succeed as Christians because we make promises to God, but because we believe the promises of God and act upon them.

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Download Lesson: 12.5.21 Class Notes – Neh 9

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Our God is a glorious God (Neh. 9:5). He is powerful (v. 6), faithful (v. 8), and concerned about the needs of His people (v. 9). He is a pardoning God (vv. 17–19, 31), who is long-suffering when we sin (vv. 21, 30) but who chastens if we rebel (vv. 26ff). He is a generous God (vv. 24–25, 35), who gives us far more than we deserve. He is a God who keeps His promises even if we are unfaithful.

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Download Lesson: 11.28.21 Class Notes – Neh 8

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If we read and study the Word of God only from a sense of duty, then its treasures may never be revealed to us. It is the believer who rejoices in the Word, who delights to read and study it day by day, who will find God’s hidden treasures. “Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who finds great delight in his commands” (Ps. 112:1, NIV). Do you delight in God’s Word?

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Download Lesson: 11.21.21 Class Notes – Neh 7

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One of the key lessons we can learn from this long chapter is that people are important to God. When God wanted to take the next step in His great plan of redemption, He called a group of Jews to leave the place of exile and return to their own land. He gave them encouragement from the prophets and leadership from people who feared God and wanted to honor Him.

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Download Lesson: 11.14.21 Class Notes – Neh 6

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Christian leaders must know how to handle false accusations, vicious letters, unfounded press reports, and gossip. Otherwise, these devilish weapons will so upset them that they will lose their perspective and spend so much time defending themselves that they will neglect their work.

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Download Lesson: 11.7.21 Class Notes – Neh 5

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When the enemy fails in his attacks from the outside, he then begins to attack from within; and one of his favorite weapons is selfishness. If he can get us thinking only about ourselves and what we want, then he will win the victory before we realize that he is even at work.

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Download Lesson: 10.24.21 Class Notes – Neh 4

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Did you identify with any of the tactics the Enemy used to stop God’s work? He used ridicule (4:1–6) and plots of war (vv. 7–9), which resulted in difficulties within the Jewish ranks: discouragement (v. 10), fear (vv. 11–23).

Referring to Satan, Paul wrote, “For we are not ignorant of his devices” (2 Cor. 2:11). This chapter presents four of Satan’s devices for opposing the Lord’s work, and it also tells us how God’s people can be steadfast and defeat the enemy. If you start building, you will soon be battling; so, be prepared!

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Download Lesson: 10.17.21 Class Notes – Neh 3

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Some 40 different sections of wall are mentioned in the chapter, each assigned to a different group. To work effectively and quickly, the wall builders displayed a sense of common purpose and commitment. A common sense of purpose is also important today if Christians are to work together in God’s kingdom. That sense of common purpose can unite us, even when we differ in convictions or doctrine.

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Download Lesson: 10.10.21 Class Notes – Neh 2

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We need to examine our own hearts to see whether or not we are really walking and working by faith.

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