Neh. 12 – Worship: Ribbon Cutting of the Wall

Sermon Notes:

Those living in Jerusalem with Nehemiah rejoiced and worshipped God because of who He was and how He had provided for the completion of the wall. They rejoiced at the work God had done in their midst and how He had been faithful to them, even in their sin. Not to minimize their rejoicing, but if they can get excited over the protection and provision of a bunch of rocks piled together, how much more excited should our worship be over the transforming power and redemption that God continues to do in our lives and the lives of those around us through Jesus Christ!

READ Nehemiah 12:27-43

True worship flows out of the study of God’s word.

READ Nehemiah 8:8, 9:1-3, Deuteronomy 6:4-15

True worship is God-centered

READ 1 Chronicles 16:29-36, Psalm 95:1-7

True worship embraces all of life as an act of worship

READ Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Colossians 3:17-23

True worship enthusiastically embraces the coming together of the Body of Christ in united expressions of worship.

READ Hebrews 10:24-25, Psalm 98:1-6

True worship calls us to repentance in light of who God is and what He has done for us.

READ Nehemiah 9 & 10

True worship should change the way we engage with the world around us.

READ Nehemiah 12:43, Psalm 40:1-3, Psalm 96:1-13

READ Isaiah 55

His Work, His Way, His Glory: The Life & Times of Nehemiah

Neh. 12 – Worship: Ribbon Cutting at the Wall

Notes

Questions for Reflection:

1) In what ways does God’s Word and work bring you peace? Worship Him and thank Him for that.

2) What are some areas of your life that need tweaking (or major overhaul) to allow you to worship God more fully? (Spending time in God’s Word? Making gathering with other believers a priority? Living for God’s glory in all you say and do?)

3) Is your heart humble enough to allow God to speak to you concerning the sin in your life?

4) How can you begin (or continue) to leave a legacy to your children/family and others around you concerning your active pursuit of worship - ascribing ‘worth’ to God?