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The Enemy Within (I)
Building up the Church of Christ:
The Enemy Within
Life B-P Church Worship Service, 13th October 2024
Text: Nehemiah 5:1-19
Preceding Events
The Jews are released from captivity in Persia.
They return to Judah and rebuild the temple (Ezra)
Nehemiah receives the call to return to Judah to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and seeks God in prayer - Praise; Repent; Appeal; Yield
Nehemiah Initiates Prayerfully; Investigates Carefully; and Invigorates Hopefully to get the work of building started.
The people respond positively and start building the wall with total involvement, zeal and enthusiasm, not forgetting to honour God.
Opposition from the other inhabitants of the land is met with preparation, courage and trust in the Lord
Problems aplenty, People unhappy
What is at the heart of the problem of usury?
(Exo 22:25-27; Lev 25:35-43; Eze 18:13)
Pertinent for the Present?
Is this bit of Jewish history relevant for Christians today?
(Deu 6:4,5; Lev 19:18; Rom 6:22; Eph 2:4-7; 1Jn 3:10,14,17; Jam 2:14-17; Heb 9:10; Mar 9:41; Mat 25:31-46; Mat 6:12,14; Mat 18:21-35; Eph 4:32; Rom 13:8,10.