Sword Drill
Nehemiah 6:16
"When all our enemies heard about this, all the surrounding nations were afraid and lost their self-confidence, because they realized that this work had been done with the help of our God."
Lesson 25
"God’s Word calls His people to true worship"
Before returning to Jerusalem, Nehemiah was a Jew born in exile who served in this highly trusted position serving wine to the Persian king Artaxerxes
What is a cupbearer
It is God’s powerful kindness poured out on the undeserving
What is Grace?
God gives His people what they need to live for Him
What is "Provider"?
Nehemiah 9:31
"But in your great mercy you did not put an end to them or abandon them, for you are a gracious and merciful God."
Lesson 23
"God gives His people what they need for the work He calls them to do"
Despite heavy opposition, it took the Israelites exactly this many days to completely rebuild Jerusalem's wall
What is 52 days
It is talking with God by confessing our sin, praising Him, thanking Him, and asking Him for our needs and desires
What is Prayer?
God always does what is best
What is "Good"?
Zechariah 14:9
"The Lord will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one Lord, and his name the only name."
Lesson 26
"God’s Word calls people to repent and obey"
Following the completion of the wall, this priest and teacher read the Book of the Law to the people, leading them to worship and weep in repentance
Who is Ezra?
He is alive in heaven, seated at the right hand of the Father, praying for God’s children
Where is Jesus now?
God is everywhere all the time
What is "Omnipresent"?
Psalm 119:7
"I will praise you with an upright heart as I learn your righteous laws."
Lesson 22
"Jesus will defeat His enemies and reign as King forever without rival"
This governor of Samaria, along with his ally Tobiah the Ammonite, was enraged, mocked the wall builders, and planned to attack them
Who is Sanballat?
God sent Jesus the Redeemer to rescue us and take the punishment for our sin
How is it possible to escape the punishment for our sin?
God does not give His people the punishment their sin deserves
Nehemiah 1:11a
"Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of this your servant and to the prayer of your servants who delight in revering your name."
Lesson 24
"God helps His people continue His work when they face opposition"
After confessing their sins, the Israelites put in writing their binding promise to follow the law of God specifically in these three areas of daily life
What are marriages, Sabbath practices, and tithes?
Because we are born sinful, this reveals our sinfulness but also shows us what pleases God
What is God's Word?
Jesus rescues His people from sin
What is "Savior"?