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Nehemiah Chapter 12

Nehemiah Chapter 12. A New Beginning – Sounds of Rejoicing. Nehemiah Chapter 12 -- Sounds of Rejoicing. Nehemiah 12: 1- 26 - Another list if names? Do you have any present day h eroes? Heroes of the past – Zerubbabel led the first return from captivity

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Nehemiah Chapter 12

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  1. Nehemiah Chapter 12 A New Beginning – Sounds of Rejoicing

  2. Nehemiah Chapter 12 -- Sounds of Rejoicing Nehemiah 12: 1- 26 - Another list if names? • Do you have any present day heroes? • Heroes of the past – Zerubbabel led the first return from captivity • V7 – “In the days of Jeshua,” and in v10 - Jeshua’s family tree • We should not forget past heroes and learn from them • V24 ….. to praise and to give thanks, according to the commandment of David, the man of God, ….

  3. Nehemiah Chapter 12 -- Sounds of Rejoicing Nehemiah 12:27 The dedication of the wall • Why was it important for the people to hold a dedication (or consecration) ceremony at its completion? • What do we learn about dedication/consecration in the following verses: • Proverbs 20:25 • Leviticus 20:7 • 2 Chronicles 7:16 • 1 Timothy 4:5

  4. Nehemiah Chapter 12 -- Sounds of Rejoicing Nehemiah 12:27 – 30 The dedication of the wall • What did the Levitical priests do as recorded in verse 30? (Num 19:7) • What was the significance of being ceremonially clean? • According to the following cross references, how are New Testament Christians made "ceremonially" clean before God? • John 15:3 • 1 Corinthians 6:11 • Personal Question: According to the passages used in today’s lesson, summarize how can you personally be clean before God? • Hebrews 9:14 • 1 John 1:7-9

  5. Nehemiah Chapter 12 -- Sounds of Rejoicing Nehemiah 12:31 – 43 The dedication of the wall • For what were the leaders and people thankful and why was it important for them to be thankful? • From the following verses, what do you learn about being thankful to God: • Was there any significance in the fact they were so public with their praise and thanksgiving to God? • Personal Question: Is there something for which you are thankful to God that you have failed to publicly acknowledge as coming from Him? • Psalm 100:4 • Psalm 107:22 • Colossians 2:6-7 • 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

  6. Nehemiah Chapter 12 -- Sounds of Rejoicing Nehemiah 12:31 – 43 The dedication of the wall • How did God provide for the ministering priests and Levites? • From each of the following passages, what do we learn about giving: • Exodus 25:2 • Deuteronomy 16:17 • Thought Questions: • Why is "giving" so difficult? • Why do you think "giving" is a Biblical requirement? • Personal Question: After reading the cross references above about "giving," how have you been challenged in this area? • 1 Corinthians 16:2 • 2 Corinthians 9:7 • Proverbs 3:9 • Matthew 6:3

  7. Nehemiah Chapter 12 -- Sounds of Rejoicing "Beware of reasoning about God’s Word—obey It." Oswald Chambers "Why do you need a voice when you have a verse?" Jim Elliot Nehemiah 12:45 - 47 Temple Service • Where did they get their instruction for serving God? (44, 45) • Why is it important for you to follow God’s revealed Word like they did? • What do we learn about obedience to God’s Word from the following: • 1 Samuel 15:22 • What benefits of obeying God’s Word are found in our lesson this week? • Psalm 1:1-2 • John 15:14

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