God’s People United for God’s Work

During Nehemiah’s day, God’s people were discouraged and directionless. God raised up a leader to inspire other leaders to reinstate God’s people by uniting together for God’s original purposes. Met with significant challenges, they continued to press on to the work assigned to them. As we study this book together as a church, we will prayerfully accept the calling on our lives to be God’s people united for God’s work here in Greenville and beyond.

• 09.11.22 – When It’s Not What It’s Supposed to Be [Nehemiah 1:1-11] – Once Nehemiah heard the condition of God’s people, his brokenness led him to prayer. When our circumstances are not what they are supposed to be, do we approach God for His help?
• 09.18.22 – When God Puts a Plan Together [Nehemiah 2:1-20] – Nehemiah risked his comfort to evaluate the work required to reestablish the people of God. When God puts a plan together, we see how He uses people and processes to accomplish something great.
• 09.25.22 – When We Work Together [Nehemiah 3:1-32] – As the work on the wall began, Nehemiah organized the people into specific groups to accomplish the greater task. When we work together as the people of God, we can marvel at the progress He intentionally makes among us.
• 10.02.22 – When Forces Oppose God’s Work [Nehemiah 4:1-23] – As Nehemiah and the people made progress on the wall, the opposition increased. When forces oppose God’s work, we must stay faithful to His calling knowing that He is greater than any resistance aligned against us.
• 10.09.22 – When We Hinder Each Other [Nehemiah 5:1-19] – After slowing down the opposition of outsiders, Nehemiah addressed how the rich were wrongfully exploiting the poor among them. When we hinder each other, we work against that which God has called us to accomplish.
• 10.16.22 – When We’re Tempted to Slow Progress [Nehemiah 6:1-19] – The people not only experienced organized efforts to slow them, but certain people conspired against the leadership as well. When we’re tempted to slow progress, we must discern God’s will among all the competing voices.
• 10.23.22 – When Everyone Is Accounted For [Nehemiah 7:1-73] – As the people prepare to settle into the land, Nehemiah assembles all the people to ensure all are covered. When everyone is accounted for among the people of God, we can rest knowing that we all have others watching out for us.
• 10.30.22 – When the Word Is Central [Nehemiah 8:1-18] – As the people gathered together, Ezra the scribe read God’s Word to the assembly in order to obey it corporately. When the Word is central among the people of God, we can better operate the way God intended us to live.
• 11.06.22 – When Conviction Comes [Nehemiah 9:1-38] – After listening to the Word of God, the people were aware of their sin and repented of it. When conviction comes, we must approach God in a humble manner with a restorative desire.
• 11.13.22 – When We Give Together [Nehemiah 10:1-39] – As the people commit to keeping the covenant, they also agree to fund the temple’s financial requirements. When we give together, we join our generous offerings and stand amazed at what God does through aligned efforts.
• 11.20.22 – When We All Know Our Roles [Nehemiah 11:1-36] – The people of God organized their efforts and installed leaders in critical areas. When we all know our roles, we are better if we serve according to our giftedness and others’ requirements.
• 11.27.22 – When We Celebrate God’s Work [Nehemiah 12:1-47] – As the people dedicated the wall’s completion, a joyous celebration commenced. When we celebrate God’s work, we should be known by sincere thanksgiving.
• 12.04.22 – When the Compromises Come [Nehemiah 13:1-31] – Nehemiah left the city for a short time, and opposing voices emerged in an attempt to change direction. When compromises come among the people of God, we must commit to rerouting to God’s expectations.