1. “LET US RISE UP AND BUILD”

2. A RALLYING CALL From a shared sense of need
Summons the release of well directed energy
Capture of a co-operative spirit
An awareness that the observed conditions were inconsistent with the purpose and potential of the entity

3. THE SUMMONS Started with a concerned individual
Knowledge of God’s standard
His promises
His past dealings
What is appropriate to His honour
An interest in God’s interest
Need for confession and identification

4. IMPORTANT FIRST STEPS
Information gathering- Reports 1: Observation 2:11-16
Examination and Confession :5-10
Reliance on God’s promises :11
Resource gathering : 7-9

5. CRITICAL ‘BUILDING BLOCKS’ The gates
Sheep gate
Fish gate
Old gate
Valley gate
Refuse gate
Fountain gate
Water gate
Horse gate
East gate
Miphkad gate

6. CHALLENGES Lack of commitment 3:5 Ridicule 4: 2-4
Discouragement (within) : 10-12
Internal Conflicts : 1-13
“Subtle wiles” : 1-9
Betrayal : 4-8; 28

7. THE OUTCOME Finished walls 6:15 Hung doors 7:1 Deployed personnel 7:2
The ascendency of the Word of God
Worship 8:6
Fellowship 8:10, 12
Joy 8:17
Confession 9:1
Separation 9:2
Testimony 12:43

8. CONCLUSION What do we bring? Knowledge of the foundation
Awareness of the Lord’s desires
Awareness of the current conditions
Desire to make a difference
Personal examination and confession/repairs
A mind to work
RELIANCE on the DIVINE RESOURCES

9. Conclusion (contd.) What do we take away Willingness to be concerned
Willingness to admit my own part in the failure/weakness
Willingness to act
Willingness to rely on God