Nehemiah’s Example

• All the people united to hear God’s Word explained to them for comprehension and application (8:1-4).
• Worship was the people’s response to hearing God’s revelation (8:5-6).
• They positioned leaders among the people to rid themselves of biblical unclarity (8:7-8).
• The truth that God joyfully loved weak people like themselves was all the strength they needed to continue (8:9-10).
• A proper understanding of Scripture should bring about both repentance and rejoicing (8:11-12).
• They trained family leaders to apply the Word within their homes (8:13-15).
• The people remembered how far they’d come, how good they had it, and how quickly they could lose it (8:16-18).

Our Response

• Personal Habits – Commit to a reasonable plan to increase your knowledge of the Word.
• Family Rhythms – Initiate simple opportunities for your family to seek the Lord together.
• Church Commitments – Resolve to gather with the church regularly with an open Bible and an eager spirit.

When the Word is central, we can better comprehend God’s joy and discern His direction.