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Introduction: Psalm 46:4-7 for call to worship
What are the conditions in Jerusalem?
Nehemiah 1:3 The city has been in ruins since Nebuchadnezzar captured it in 586
Rebuilding has been force-ably stopped by Rehum while Ezra was there
The remnant that lives there is under the control of a pagan people and the city of God is unprotected
Why was that so troubling to Nehemiah?
The place where he lives is strong and secure while the place that represents the dwelling place of God, the blessing and covenant faithfulness of God and the protection of God is in disgrace
Something is terribly wrong with the picture - Jerusalem symbolizes in ways the covenant relationship God has with his people
Jesus had much the same reaction as he approached Jerusalem Luke 19:41-44
There is something else that I think is greatly troubling Nehemiah (come back to this
How did he respond?
He weeps, prays and fasts Neh.1.4
Nehemiah spends considerable time in lament for has been lost
He recognizes the need to confess, both for his ancestors and himself Neh.
1.6b
He has a plan already brewing in his mind and he asks for success Look at verse Neh 1.11
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