1. everyone on the wall Nehemiah 3

2. Nehemiah 2:18 Then I told them about how the gracious hand of God had been on me, and about my conversation with the king. They replied at once, “Yes, let’s rebuild the wall!” So they began the good work.

3. Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 Two are better than one because they have a good return for their work. If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up. Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone? Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.

4. teamwork

5. Finding Nehemiah GenesisExodusNumbersLeviticusDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth 1 & 2 Samuel 1 & 2 Kings 1 & 2 Chronicles EzraNehemiah

6. everyone is needed on the wall

7. Nehemiah 3

8. Nehemiah 1A report of a crisis 2Asks for authorization to go to Jerusalem

9. Nehemiah 3:1 Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests went to work and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set its doors in place, building as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and as far as the Tower of Hananel.

10. times of crisis

11. Nehemiah 3:1 Eliashib the high priest and his fellow priests went to work and rebuilt the Sheep Gate. They dedicated it and set its doors in place, building as far as the Tower of the Hundred, which they dedicated, and as far as the Tower of Hananel.

12. Teamwork in the Kingdom… …values God above everything else

13. Teamwork in the Kingdom… …values modelling by leaders

14. John 13:12 After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down

15. John 13:12b-15 “Do you understand what I was doing? You call me ‘Teacher’ and ‘Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am. And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet. I have given you an example to follow. Do as I have done to you.

16. John 13:16-17 I tell you the truth, slaves are not greater than their master. Nor is the messenger more important than the one who sends the message. Now that you know these things, God will bless you for doing them.

17. 1 Peter 5:3 Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.

18. Nehemiah 3:2f The men of Jericho built the adjoining section, and Zaccur son of Imri built next to them. The Fish Gate was rebuilt by the sons of Hassenaah. They laid its beams and put its doors and bolts and bars in place... Next to him Meshullam son of Berekiah, the son of Meshazabel... next to him Zadok... next to him...

19. Teamwork in the Kingdom… …values the contribution of every individual

20. The kingdom of God is built… … as disciples make other disciples who make other disciples who make other disciples in the every dayness of life

21. Nehemiah 3:8-9 Uzziel son of Harhaiah, one of the goldsmiths, repaired the next section; and Hananiah, one of the perfume-makers, made repairs next to that. They restored Jerusalem as far as the Broad Wall. Rephaiah son of Hur, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, repaired the next section

22. Teamwork in the Kingdom… …values service not just gifting

23. the wall was rebuilt as people let other people work along side them

24. overvalue gifting(s) undervalue acts of service

25. service  doing what is inconvenient  doesn’t fit easily into your schedule  is sometimes uncomfortable  doesn’t necessarily enhance your self-esteem

26. Nehemiah 3:5 The next section was repaired by the men of Tekoa, but their nobles would not put their shoulders to the work under their supervisors.

27. spiritual growth… …learning to serve

28. Nehemiah 3:14 The Dung Gate was repaired by Malkijah son of Recab, ruler of the district of Beth Hakkerem. He rebuilt it and put its doors and bolts and bars in place.

29. Nehemiah 3:12 Shallum son of Hallohesh, ruler of a half-district of Jerusalem, repaired the next section with the help of his daughters.

30. Teamwork in the Kingdom… …values women

31. Nehemiah 3:4 Meremoth son of Uriah, the son of Hakkoz, repaired the next section. Next to him Meshullam son of Berekiah, the son of Meshezabel, made repairs

32. Teamwork in the Kingdom… …looks past past failures

33. Kingdom of God… …the prodigals …the “riff-raff” are welcomed

34. baptism

35. 2 Samuel 14:14 God does not take away life; instead, he devises ways so that a banished person may not remain estranged from him.