Nehemiah Part 3

Nehemiah Part 3

Background:
    Nehemiah had come to Jerusalem to rebuild the wall around the city.  When he arrived he found people living in fear and sin.  Nehemiah led the people well and reminded them who their God was.  The wall was completed in 52 days, and amazing feet, because God was on their side.  The people gathered to hear the Book of the Law.  Upon hearing God's word, the people wept and repented of their sins.

1. The people draft a document
1. After their repentance the people wanted to affirm their commitment to God with a written document
2. They vow to follow God in all his ways
1. They will not give their daughters in marriage to outsiders
2. They will not do business on the Sabbath
3. They commit their finances
   
4. They commit to never again neglect the house of God
2. The people go back to their ancestral lands
1. One in 10 were chose to stay in Jerusalem
2. Everyone else went to their lands
1. This fulfills, once again, God's promise
2. The children of Israel came home after a revival
3. The people dedicated the wall
1. They celebrated and gave thanks to God
2. They purified themselves
3. They made great sacrifices
4. Nehemiah returns
1. Nehemiah left after his task was accomplished and returned to the king
2. After some time Nehemiah returns to see how things are going.
1. Unfortunately things have returned to normal
2. Nehemiah forces out those who have done evil
3. Nehemiah reminds the people of their covenant