Dennis R. Wiles 

First Baptist Arlington 

September 29, 2024 

FALL 2024 

Together . . . for the Future 

September 1 – November 2, 2024 

Preaching Voice: Shepherd 

Overcoming Obstacles 

Ezra 4:4-5; 5:3-5; Nehemiah 4:1-23 

Theme for 2024: Together 

Theme for Fall 2024: Together . . . for the Future 

Lessons for Re-Building (or Building) 

-Kneeology: We must begin with prayer! 

-You Are Here: We must accept an honest assessment! 

-Planning and Zoning: Make a plan and get to work! 

CONTEXT: In Ezra 4 and 5 we read of the opposition faced by the Jews who were attempting to re-build the Temple in Jerusalem. Nehemiah 4 records the obstacles faced by Nehemiah and his workers as they were re-building the wall around Jerusalem. 

LESSONS TO BE LEARNED 

1. In any journey of building or re-building, obstacles are inevitable. 
2. Obstacles can have a positive effect---they can force us to be more focused and determined. 
3. Obstacles can be overcome! 
4. Pray! 
5. Often, we have to make real adjustments to face obstacles. 
6. Obstacles can be overcome!