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Nehemiah Chapter 9

Nehemiah Chapter 9 . Let us bow before our Maker. Nehemiah – Where We’ve Been. The 1 st 7 chapters tell the story of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. how to restore our defenses how to rebuild the walls and the gates of our lives

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Nehemiah Chapter 9

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  1. Nehemiah Chapter 9 Let us bow before our Maker

  2. Nehemiah – Where We’ve Been • The 1st 7 chapters tell the story of the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem. • how to restore our defenses • how to rebuild the walls and the gates of our lives • how to close the gaps where the enemy has been getting at us • Chapters 8 to 13 focuses on transforming the community based on Biblical principles Reconstruction Reinstruction

  3. Nehemiah – Chapter 9, Bowing before the Lord • What have been some highs and lows of your life? Nehemiah 9:1-5 Worship and Confession • How did Israel respond? V1? V2? V3? • Fasting - What was the purpose of Fasting • Joel 1:14 • Matthew 6:17-18 • Acts 13:2-3 • V2 – Separation and confession of Sin • V3 – Studied, confession and worship 8 If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. • 1 John 1:8-9

  4. Nehemiah – Chapter 9, Bowing before the Lord Nehemiah 9:1-5 Worship and Confession • According to verses 4 & 5, in what activity did the Levites lead the people of Israel? • Who is the main focus of this prayer? • Why do you think it is important to be more focused on God than yourself during your prayers? • What was the most interesting thing you may have learned from the commentary?

  5. Nehemiah – Chapter 9, Bowing before the Lord Nehemiah 9:5-25 The Character of God • List 10 things from v5-15 we learn about God’s character or actions? • Using verses 16-18, contrast how Israel dealt with God and how God dealt with Israel. (the nature of Israel vs the Nature of God) • Personal Question:Have you ever responded to God in a similar way? How did that work out for you? • According to verses 19-21, how did God direct his people?

  6. Nehemiah – Chapter 9, Bowing before the Lord Nehemiah 9:26 -31 The Character of People • Israel was inconsistent in their dealings with their God. Why do you think they were so disobedient to God? • Personal Question:What warning do you receive from the Israelites' disobedience? What do you need to do in order to be more consistent in your relationship with God?

  7. Nehemiah – Chapter 9, Bowing before the Lord • From the following cross references, note something from each that might contribute to a person being inconsistent in his devotion to God:

  8. Nehemiah – Chapter 9, Bowing before the Lord Nehemiah 9:32-38 Now Therefore! • How reasonable was the Israelites request? • Is it reasonable for us to make the same request? • What cycles of grace and disobedience do we get caught in like the Israelites? • Why is it so difficult to say “God, you are right and I am wrong?” • What 3 things had Israel not done (v34)? • What can you learn that will help your relationship with God? • What condition does Israel find themselves in (v36)?

  9. Nehemiah – Chapter 9, Conclusions Personal Questions • What concrete actions can we take to prevent the cycles of disobedience before we get caught in them? • When have you been caught in a cycle of learning & relearning the same lesson over & over again? • What Memories do you have of God’s care even during those times? • Having read the Israelites prayer, what would you like to say to God?

  10. …if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. • 2Ch 7:14

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