Flipping through the Bible
Ephesians 6:17b “…the sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God.”
“Deliver me from my enemies, O God; protect me from those who rise up against me.” Psalm 59:1
Rebuilding the Wall of Jerusalem
Walls and gates are burned and ruined Nehemiah sad Prayed King noticed
Rebuild Letters of Safety Letters of Timber Even got an army
Nehemiah Scouted at night Encouraged the people Let’s Start Building! Neighbors began to mock them
Everyone helped build Built the wall near where they lived Opposition Guards posted
Every other man No more bondage Help those in need
Letters sent Lies Tricks Prayer
52 Days Others scared God
1. God Created the World 2. Man Fell in Sin 3. God Flooded the World 4. God Spread the Nations 5. God Made Promises to Abraham 6. God Tested Abraham 7. Jacob Becomes Israel
8. Joseph led Israel into Egypt 9. Moses brought Israel out of Egypt 10. Commandments weren’t followed, so they wander 11. Joshua led the armies of Israel 12. Judge Gideon leads the army 13. Ruth shows God can use anyone
14. Saul first king of Israel 15. David – A man after God’s own heart 16. David sinned and was forgiven 17. Solomon the King who had it all 18. Idols were worshiped, Israel is split in two 19. Elijah shows God’s Power
20. Isaiah showed the future 21. Jeremiah gave last chances 22. Daniel showed that God was with Israel in exile 23. God helped rebuild His temple 24. God used Esther to save the Jews 25. Nehemiah built the wall of Jerusalem