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Explore the qualities of Nehemiah as a servant leader in Nehemiah 2:1-12, reflecting honesty, sensitivity, and thoughtfulness in handling challenges. Discover the importance of prayer, foresight, and perseverance in leadership.
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NEHEMIAH LEGACY :The Marks of a Servant Leader—II Nehemiah 2:1-12
NEHEMIAH LEGACY :The Marks of a Servant Leader—II Nehemiah 2:1-12 Nehemiah—One day 4 (prayer filled) months later… Neh: 2:1-3—The King asks Why… Nehemiah’s emotion—Fear Pr 25:11—words well spoken… Nehemiah—Marks of a Servant Leader. Neh 2
Neh: 2:1-3—The King asks Why… Nehemiah’s emotion—Fear Pr 25:11—words well spoken… Marks of a servant leader: Nehemiah was: Honest; sensitive; thoughtful. Nehemiah—Marks of a Servant Leader. Neh 2
Neh 2:4-7 …so I prayed to the God of heaven… • 2:5 If I have found favor • 2:6 The Queen askes for a time frame. • 2:7,8 foresight in asking for letters for safe passage, materials Praise: The good hand of my God was upon me—the mark of a servant leader. Nehemiah—Marks of a Servant Leader. Neh 2
Neh 2:10—The first signs of trouble. Warfare Neh 2:11 2:12—God shares his vision with his point leader. 2:13-16—recon trip! 2:17,18—Let us rebuild…the hand of my God had been favorable… let us arise and build… Nehemiah—Marks of a Servant Leader. Neh 2
Neh 2:17,18—Let us rebuild…the hand of my God had been favorable… let us arise and build Neh 2:19,20—Warfare—one more joined the opposition. (Ezra 4:11-16, this is how the work previously been stopped.) Nehemiah—Marks of a Servant Leader. Neh 2
Application Nehemiah was: Honest; sensitive; thoughtful. The good hand of my God was upon me—the mark of a servant leader. For us regarding the church and culture Matt 16:18; 1 Tim 4:16; 6:12-14 Nehemiah—Marks of a Servant Leader. Neh 2