July 7, 2024 • Ron Moore • Nehemiah 13, Ecclesiastes 3:22
Truths to Consider:
· Are you involved in any compromising partnerships and/or friendships?
· Are you involved with people who will drag you down spiritually?
· Is there a “Tobiah” in your circle of friends or your children’s friends?
· Do you use your money to honor God or yourself?
· Do you worship God with your work?
· Is Jesus the focus and “language” in your home?
· Are you willing to stand for Jesus even if you have to stand alone?
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Dedication of the Wall
June 30, 2024 • Ron Moore • Nehemiah 12:27–47, Romans 12:1–2, Isaiah 40
The word worship is a shortening of an old English word, “worthship.” It means to show something’s worth, to demonstrate something’s value, and to reveal something’s greatness. Christians, however, don’t worship something but Someone—the God of heaven and earth.
A Definition of Worship:
Worship: Honoring God moment-by-moment in response to his work and his Word.
Worship is such an all-consuming part of the Christian life that in Scripture, there are many words to describe it. Here are seven Hebrew words used to explain aspects of worship.
Halel—to boast, rave, celebrate.
Zamar—to celebrate in song and music.
Tehillah—breaking out in spontaneous song.
Shabach—address in a loud tone. To shout. To express triumph.
Towdah—Thanksgiving for things not yet received.
Yadah—to extend hands
Barak—to kneel
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Reestablishing Community
June 23, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Nehemiah 11:1—12:26, John 17:14–18, Matthew 5:14–16, Revelation 21:1–15, 1 Peter 1:3–4
Wherever God has strategically placed you is your present mission field and not your final home.
Nehemiah 11, John 17:14-18, Matthew 5:14-16
With eternal hope in our final home, we can be courageous ambassadors for Christ in our present mission field.
Nehemiah 11:1,18, Revelation 21:1-5, 1 Peter 1:3-4, 2 Corinthians 5:20
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Renewing the Covenant
June 16, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Nehemiah 9:38—10:39, 1 Peter 1:13–16, 2 Timothy 3:16–17, Hebrews 10:23–25
As the temple of God, believers should never neglect their spiritual disciplines that lead to holiness.
Nehemiah 10:39, 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Peter 1:13-16, 2 Corinthians 7:1
As the temple of God, parents should never neglect their spiritual leadership in their home.
Deuteronomy 6:4-7, Ephesians 6:4, 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Joshua 24:15
As the temple of God, believers should never neglect their commitment to the body of Christ.
Ephesians 2:19-22, Romans 12:5, Hebrews 10:23-25
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Confession
June 9, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Nehemiah 9, Romans 10:9–10, Hebrews 4:12, 1 Peter 5:5–6, Ephesians 2:3–5
I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when my focus shifts from self-glory to God’s glory.
Nehemiah 9, Hebrews 4:12, Romans 12:2
I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when my pride shrinks and humility grows.
Proverbs 29:23, Psalm 25:9, Luke 14:11, 1 Peter 5:5-6
I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when I’m constantly overwhelmed by God’s grace and mercy.
Nehemiah 9:17, 19, 27, 28, 31, Ephesians 2:3-5
I’ll know God’s Word is transforming me when confession and repentance become a daily priority.
Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 32:1-5, Romans 10:9-10
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Worship Restored
June 2, 2024 • Ron Moore • Nehemiah 8
Read, study, and obey God’s Word.
· Read God’s Word to learn who God is and who you are.
· Study God’s Word to understand what God desires and how to respond.
· Obey God’s Word to experience God’s joy and strength.
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Completion of Wall / Exiles Settled
May 26, 2024 • Ron Moore • Nehemiah 6:15—7:73
Nehemiah held a privileged position in the powerful Persian Empire. When he learned that the walls of Jerusalem—the city of his ancestors—were in ruins, the people were living in disgrace, and God was being mocked, he was moved to action. God put it in Nehemiah’s heart to return to Jerusalem and rebuild the walls that provided protection, security, and identity to the city.
Nehemiah traveled from the capital of the Persian Empire to Jerusalem—about a thousand-mile journey—surveyed the walls, designed a re-building plan, recruited strategic leaders (who recruited others), did a masterful job at delegation, and started a massive repair and rebuilding project. Even in the face of significant opposition and threats of military attack from enemies, the project was finished in fifty-two days.
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Conspiracy and Response to Personal Attacks
May 19, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Nehemiah 6:1–14, Nehemiah 5:15, 2 Timothy 1:7–8, Deuteronomy 13:4, Proverbs 9:10
יִרְאַ֣ת – fear/reverence (n./identity) – a feeling of profound respect/reverence for someone or something.
Nehemiah 5:15, Proverbs 1:7, Proverbs 9:10
ירא – to fear/revere (v./action/state of being) – to regard with feelings of respect/reverence, consider hallowed exalted or to be in awe of, leading to action.
Deuteronomy 10:12,20, Deuteronomy 13:4
A believer operating in fear of man, in order to please man, leads to disobedience.
Nehemiah 6:13, Nehemiah 5:9
A believer operating in reverent fear of God, in order to please God, leads to obedience.
Nehemiah 6:9, Psalm 56:11, 2 Timothy 1:7-8
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Fighting for The Oppressed / Generosity
May 12, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Nehemiah 5, Romans 14:10–12, 2 Corinthians 5:9–10, Galatians 2:20, Nehemiah 13:14
The believer’s motivation for wholehearted obedience:
Every moment of every day, God sees me.
Nehemiah 5:19, 13:14, 13:31
At the judgment seat of Christ, God will remember what I’ve done.
Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:9-10
Jesus laid down His life for me, now I’m called to lay down my life for Him.
Galatians 2:20
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Opposition and Response
May 5, 2024 • Ron Moore • Nehemiah 4, Isaiah 12:2, Ephesians 6:10–20, Psalm 56:3–4, Proverbs 18:10
CONTEXT AND INTRODUCTION
Nehemiah held a high position in the Persian Empire when God called him to a greater endeavor. The walls around Jerusalem had been destroyed by the Babylonians in 586 B.C., leaving the city without protection, security, and identity. Now, 140 years later, it was time to rebuild the walls. In Nehemiah 3, the true leader did what leaders do best. Nehemiah recruited a team of proven leaders to lead the rebuilding efforts. He placed them at strategic spots along the wall and delegated the work to them. But starting in chapter 4, those involved in the effort started hearing voices.
THE VOICES OF DOUBT
Anti-Jewish agitators were “angry and greatly enraged” that the rebuilding project was underway (Neh. 4:1). Their voices delivered statements that challenged the ability, wisdom, leadership, and resources of the Jews (Neh. 4:2-3).
THE VOICES OF FEAR
Israel’s enemy threatened war to stop the work (Neh. 4:6-8). They said that the Jews working on the wall “will not know or see till we come among them and kill them and stop the work” (Neh. 4:11). Even the Jews in the surrounding areas told the Jews working on the wall to stop and flee to safety (Neh. 4:12)
THE VOICES OF DISCOURAGEMENT
Israel had been all in (Neh. 2:18) and worked with determination to rebuild the wall to half its height (Neh. 4:6). But the enemy wore them down physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Their strength began to fail, and they were ready to give up (Neh. 4:10).
Voices of doubt, fear, and discouragement will wear us down. But Nehemiah, the leader, addressed the voices head-on.
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Nehemiah's Leadership in Delegation
April 28, 2024 • Ron Moore • Nehemiah 3, 2 Chronicles 24:4, Exodus 18:13–27, Proverbs 25:28
Two things here:
· Strong leaders followed Nehemiah because of his heart, passion, and purpose.
· Nehemiah had the confidence to recruit leaders better than him. “Insecure leaders” is an oxymoron (See 2 Chron. 24:4, 13).
The second thing we learn about Nehemiah’s leadership in this chapter is that he was a master at delegation. He got the right people around him and strategically organized them.
· He made sure there was a sense of community (See Neh. 3:1-2, 4. The phrase “next to them” is used 12 times in the first 10 verses of Neh. 3.
· He had people rebuild the areas that were important to them. For example, the priests rebuilt the Sheep Gate (Neh. 3:1). That was the place where sacrifices were brought to the Temple.
· He had people repair the walls close to their homes (Neh. 3:23-24, 28-30)
· He had groups from outside of Jerusalem repair that section of the wall where few homes were built (Neh. 3:2, 5, 7).
· Some goldsmiths, perfumers, and merchants built close to their shops and in areas that demanded more patience and funding (Neh. 3:8, 31-32).
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Nehemiah Returns to Build the Wall
April 21, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Nehemiah 2
Nehemiah’s game plan to set a God-given vision for your (insert area):
1) Prayerfully set a clear vision goal from God’s Word.
Nehemiah 2:12,18, Proverbs 29:18
2) Intentionally lay out practical steps toward your goal.
Nehemiah 2:12-16
3) Confidently communicate the vision to those impacted.
Nehemiah 2:17-18
4) Don’t let fear prevent you from taking each next step.
Nehemiah 2:2-3
5) Let outside opposition fuel you, not defeat you.
Nehemiah 2:20
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Overview / Nehemiah's Prayer
April 14, 2024 • Dave DiDonato • Nehemiah 1, Mark 10:45, Luke 22:42, John 10:17–18, Philippians 2:8
Godly leaders are persistent in prayer.
Nehemiah 1:4
Godly leaders exude humility and reverence towards God.
Nehemiah 1:5-6
Godly leaders are we-focused, not me-focused.
Nehemiah 1:6-7, 11
Godly leaders in trials cling to the promises of God’s Word.
Nehemiah 1:8-10
Godly leaders don’t just propose solutions, they own them.
Nehemiah 1:11
Godly leaders model Jesus.
Mark 1:35, Phil. 2:8, Mark 10:45, Luke 22:42, John 10:11,17-18
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