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Nehemiah's Sorrow. Showed ConcernNeh. 1:1-2If we are concerned we inquireWe can't pray for people if we don't askWe can't help the church if we don't know what is harming itActs 20:31, 2 Cor 11:28. Nehemiah's Sorrow. Showed ConcernCould be touchedNeh. 1:3-4Felt the plight of his brethren4 m
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1. Nehemiah A man of concern
Chapter 1
2. Nehemiah�s Sorrow Showed Concern
Neh. 1:1-2
If we are concerned we inquire
We can�t pray for people if we don�t ask
We can�t help the church if we don�t know what is harming it
Acts 20:31, 2 Cor 11:28
3. Nehemiah�s Sorrow Showed Concern
Could be touched
Neh. 1:3-4
Felt the plight of his brethren
4 months later it was still obvious (Neh 2:1-2)
Sorrow is good if it leads to godly action
2 Cor 7:8-11
4. Nehemiah�s Sorrow Showed Concern
Could be touched
Determination
Neh. 1:11
His sorrow produced determination to take action
James 2:14-17
5. Nehemiah�s Supplication An example in prayer
He prayed
when in sorrow (Neh 1:4)
when making important choices (Neh 2:1-4)
He was successful because he trusted in God and prayed
6. Nehemiah�s Supplication An example prayer (Neh 1:5-11)
Earnest entreaty: day and night for days
Humble confession of sins (vv. 6-7)
Knew his own faults
Not blaming others for his own faults
7. Nehemiah�s Supplication An example prayer (Neh 1:5-11)
Earnest entreaty: day and night for days
Humble confession of sins (vv. 6-7)
Powerful pleas
To the nature of God (v. 5)
To the promises of God (vv. 8-9)
To their relationship with God (v. 6 Your servants, v. 11 Your people)
8. Nehemiah�s Supplication An example prayer (Neh 1:5-11)
Earnest entreaty: day and night for days
Humble confession of sins (vv. 6-7)
Powerful pleas
A specific request (v. 11)
We need to be specific in prayer
Shows thought, concern, and faith
9. Nehemiah�s Sacrifice Often we miss the great sacrifice he made
Neh. 1:11 � cupbearer to the king
Not just a servant position
A position of extreme trust, similar to head bodyguard
A well-paid position
Nehemiah was able to serve 12 years as governor without compensation (Neh 5:14-16)
Yet he could feed daily over 150 people (Neh 5:17-18)
10. Nehemiah�s Sacrifice Often we miss the great sacrifice he made
Neh. 1:11 � cupbearer to the king
Phil. 2:1-11
A sacrificial life for the needs of others
Rom 12:1-2
Are we willing to sacrifice?
Our time? Our money? Our wills?
Sacrifice is what it will take to make our congregation strong and pleasing to God
11. Nehemiah A man of concern
A man of prayer
A man of sacrifice
Let his example make us stronger workers in the kingdom