Big God, Bold Faith

Nehemiah 2:1-8

• Nehemiah’s God was sovereign

Sovereignty: God has the MIGHT and the RIGHT to do anything He chooses

Big God, Bold Faith (2:1-8)

Daniel’s Decree to TriumphalVision Rebuild Entry~538 BC Mar. 5, 444 BC Mar. 30, AD 33

Daniel’s Decree to MessiahVision Rebuild Cut Off~538 BC ? + 69 “weeks”

Sovereign Over History

Daniel’s Decree to MessiahVision Rebuild Cut Off~538 BC March 5, 444 BC + 173,880 Days

• Nehemiah’s God was sovereign• Nehemiah embraced his

responsibility–Acknowledged God’s sovereignty–Exercised wisdom–Earned the right to serve–Acted courageously–Planned carefully

Big God, Bold Faith (2:1-8)