Main point: Unity + dependence = extraordinary results

1. Unity (3:1-32)

2. Dependence (4:1-23)

a. In the face of mockery (1-6)

b. In the face of intimidation (7-11)

c. In the face of peer pressure (12-14)

d. In the face of infrastructure needs (15-23)

Main point: God’s work is at work through your work.

The hand of God moves Kings (1-8)

The hand of God moves His Servant (9-16)

The Hand of God moves You (17-20)

Main point: Godly leaders aren’t merely moved to help because of empathy or convenience, but the conviction brought by God’s promises.

1. People are your priority (v. 1-3)

2. God’s promises are your motivation (v. 4-11)

Main point: It’s a beautiful thing for God’s people to change, whatever the cost.

1. An appalling mixture (9:1-5)

2. An innocent sufferer (9:6-15)

3. A beautiful change (10:1-17)

Main Point: You need a teacher.

1. Skilled in God's Law (1-7)

2. Able to Study, Do, and Teach God's Law (8-10)

3. Supported by the King of Kings (11-26)

4. Favored by God to Beautify the House (27-28)

Main point: God's decree prevails

1. The Lord’s Decree (5:1-5)

2. Contrasting Letters (5:11-17)

3. Earthly Decrees (6:6-12)

4. God’s Unyielding Decree (6:13-15 & 19-20)

Main point: Don’t cut corners working for God.

1. Inspect every stone

2. Expect many storms

3. Trust One contractor

Main point: The foundation of our ministry must be the worship of Jesus Christ.

1. The Worship Foundation (v. 1-7)

2. The Building Foundation (v. 8-13)

3. Application

Main point: God will build a house, which is his people.

1. God will build a house (1:1-6)

2. Which is his people (1:7-2:70)

Main point: Trust God’s Word, because what He says, goes.

1. God redeems

2. None can oppose Him

a. I am

b. I do

c. I say

3. Everything is His instrument