Nehemiah – Turning Vision into Reality I Why Nehemiah ? I have always identified with him ? A Man of faith and action Inspiring Leadership role model Imagined.

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Nehemiah – Turning Vision into Reality I Why Nehemiah ? I have always identified with him ? A Man of faith and action Inspiring Leadership role model Imagined him as a sort of ‘police officer’

Nehemiah – Turning Vision into Reality I Why was Jerusalem’s wall broken down ? Who was Nehemiah ? Why did rebuilding the wall matter ? What happens ?

Timeline 1400 – 1200 BC JESUS MOSES O – 33 AD NEHEMIAH 445 BC EXILE 586 BC

Who was Nehemiah ? Jewish Persian or a Persian Jew ? He was a man of prayer Cup bearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia

Jerusalem at the time of Nehemiah

Mission Mission Motivated by Love Purpose to point people towards Christ Apathy and fear can hold us back Prayer, exercising faith and living in the Spirit will take us forward

Nehemiah – Prayer, Spirit & Lifestyle Nehemiah – Prayer, Spirit & Lifestyle His life characterises qualities which we as Christians need: Leadership Priestly Prophet

Nehemiah – A Regal Enterprise

Nehemiah – Prayer, Spirit & Lifestyle Nehemiah – Prayer, Spirit & Lifestyle His life characterises qualities which we as Christians need: Leadership Priestly Prophet

A lifestyle of Prayer Vital Take it to the Lord in Prayer Nehemia: Identified himself Was Passionate – he wept Was penitent Open to the benefit of immediacy Chapter 1 and 2: Prayer Planning Petition Performance

Chapter 3 – ‘We’re all in this together’ Leading by example Unity Giving the work priority Unselfishness Commitment and enthusiasm

In Summary Prayer critical – either seasons or immediate prayer Being willing to have a go critical Living by the power of the Spirit critical