Into the story
Name the main character of today's story
Nehemiah
What was Nehemiah's reaction to hearing the troubles of in Jerusalem?
He sat down and wept, mourned and fasted for some days.
Today's story is found in
Nehemiah 1: 1-11
What is the key problem that propts Nehemiah to pray?
Jerusalem's walls and gates are destroyed
Where is it found
“What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?
Romans 8:31 NIV
Nehemiah was the son of?
Hakaliah
What report was provided to Nehemiah regarding Jerusalem
The people were in great trouble, the all of Jerusalem was broken down and the gates have been burned with fire.
Ask (ante) in greek language refers to
asking as an inferior to a superior
What believe number is this:
As we give ourselves in loving service to those around us and in witnessing to His salvation, His constant presence with us through the Spirit transforms every moment and every task into a spiritual experience.
11
Where is it found:
“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you”
Jeremiah 29:12, NIV
Name the individual that provided Nehemiah with information regarding the Jews in Judeah
Who did Nehemiah confess sins for
The people of Israel including himself and his family
Ask (eratao) in the Greek language refers to
asking as an equal with authority
Where is it found?
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened”
Matthew 7:7, 8, NIV
Was Nehemiah a prophet
No, just a layman that helped rebuild the walls of Jerusalem
In his prayer Nehemiah asked God to remember what?
Remember the instruction you gave your servant Moses, saying. "If you are unfaithful, I will scatter you Amon the nations, but if you return to me and obey my commands, then even if your exiled people are at the farthest horizon, I will gather them from there and bring them to the place I have chosen as a dwelling for my Name
Complete the quote: God's children are not only to______ in faith but to _______ with diligent and wise care
pray
work
Where is it found?
“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective”
James 5:16, NIV
The key text for today's lesson is found in?
"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. Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.
Nehemiah 1:11
What was Nehemiah's prayer?
Give your servant sucess today by granting him favor in the presence of this man.
Where is it found?
But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul. When you are in distress and all these things have happend to you, the in later days you will return to the Lord your God and obey him. For the Lord your God is merciful God; he will not abandon or destroy you or forget the covenant with your ancestors, which he confirmed to them by oath.
Deuteronomy 4:29-31 NIV