Nehemiah 13

Why would anyone want to go back to their former life of sin, misery, loneliness, sadness and lack of meaning? It’s absurd! And yet it happens to us constantly. But today we’ll learn that even when it is very easy to go back to your old self, God has given us precious tools to persevere in His ways. We’ll explore our commitment, zeal, passion for the Lord and no turning back to the old ways.

In Nehemiah 13, we see God’s people drifting into compromise, forgetting His Word, and failing to remain faithful. Yet even in their failures, we’re reminded of our desperate need for a Saviour who can do what we cannot. That Saviour is Jesus Christ, who not only restores what is broken but also gives us lasting hope and victory through His death and resurrection.

Nehemiah 13

Sometimes the “path to renewal” is not as easy. We easily “get off track” and begin to wander. One of the keys to renewal ... revival ... is getting “back on track” and recommitting to follow the Lord once again.

1 John 4:19-21

Jesus commands that his people love one another as God has loved them. We follow the example of Jesus, showing self-sacrificial love to those around us in the church as a compelling, visible witness to the watching world of what God’s love is like.

Nehemiah 8

Revival is a work of God whereby many who are spiritually indifferent are awakened either to new life or to a fresh fervor and renewed commitment to their Saviour. The Spirit of God accomplishes this work of renewal when the people of God return to the Word of God giving the Scriptures their rightful place in the gathering and in their own lives. God blesses the church that honours his Word. We must learn the Scriptures, love the Scriptures, and live the Scriptures in order that revival might come to our church and city in these days.

Nehemiah 8 shows us how God’s people can be renewed through God’s Word.

Nehemiah 8 shows us how God’s people can be renewed through God’s Word.

1 Peter 5:1-4

God designed the church to function in a way that shows his glory. While we sometimes assume that means we should have less structure, God gives the church structure so that it can thrive and share the message of Jesus effectively. Every Christian has a part to play in how God designed the church to function for his glory.

Nehemiah 4

Opposition to the work of God’s Kingdom is nothing new. As we experience opposition, it is essential to know what to expect & how to handle it.

Nehemiah 4

The image of a sword and trowel are a helpful image for Christian ministry. With the trowel we build and with the sword we defend. Thankfully, we are not left on our own in this work; Jesus said He would build His church and has already secured the victory of sin, Satan, and death.