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Spirit of Nehemiah Nehemiah 1:1-4

Transcript of Spirit of Nehemiah Nehemiah 1:1-4. He Had Sincere Concern Nehemiah 1:1-4 Contrast this with...

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Spirit of Nehemiah

Nehemiah 1:1-4

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He Had Sincere Concern

Nehemiah 1:1-4 Contrast this with attitude of Israel in

days of Amos – Amos 6:1-6 Lamentations 1:12 So many today show no concern for

the Lord or His church

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He Had Confidence In His Cause

Nehemiah 2:17-20 Contrast this with attitude of Israel when

coming out of Egypt – Exodus 16:2, 3 Philippians 4:4-7, 13 Source of such confidence

Romans 1:16 1 Corinthians 15:58

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He Prepared For The Task

Nehemiah 4:6; 15-23 Were ready to defend as well as build Many today will not defend the truth We must build but we must also defend

Philippians 1:16 Can’t preach the truth and “leave others

alone”

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He Refused To Compromise

Nehemiah 6:1-13 (note v. 11) Galatians 2:4,5 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Nehemiah’s spirit was one of great faith, devotion and determination

Let us strive to imitate such in our lives

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What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Hear the gospel (Romans 10:17) Believe Jesus is Christ (Acts 8:37) Repent of your sins (Acts 17:30) Confess your faith (Matthew 10:32) Baptized for remission of sins (Acts

2:38) Faithful unto death (Revelation 2:10)