scripture: nehemiah 10:1-10:39

Real revival is not manufactured, it’s not manipulated, and it’s not man-centered. Revival is the outpouring of God’s Spirit on people who genuinely desire to submit themselves to Him more completely. Here's what we've studied in the text together regarding revival: - The people are called out and set apart. [chtp. 7] - The Word of God is read and studied. [chtp. 8] - The people are convicted of their sin. [chtp. 8] - The people remember and celebrate God’s faithfulness. [chtp. 9] - The people confess and repent of their sin. [chtp. 9] - And in chapter 10 we see another important aspect of revival – commitment. God’s people were separating themselves from the world and to the ways of God. * They’d separated themselves from the practices of idolators. * They’d separated themselves to the Word of God. The Sabbath is ultimately about faith, and the point of the Sabbath is to be people who trust God completely. Can you look at your life and say, “I live for the Lord” in every area?

Real revival is not manufactured, it’s not manipulated, and it’s not man-centered. Revival is the outpouring of God’s Spirit on people who genuinely desire to submit themselves to Him more completely. Here's what we've studied in the text together regarding revival: - The people are called out and set apart. [chtp. 7] - The Word of God is read and studied. [chtp. 8] - The people are convicted of their sin. [chtp. 8] - The people remember and celebrate God’s faithfulness. [chtp. 9] - The people confess and repent of their sin. [chtp. 9] - And in chapter 10 we see another important aspect of revival – commitment. God’s people were separating themselves from the world and to the ways of God. * They’d separated themselves from the practices of idolators. * They’d separated themselves to the Word of God. The Sabbath is ultimately about faith, and the point of the Sabbath is to be people who trust God completely. Can you look at your life and say, “I live for the Lord” in every area?

God was using Nehemiah to methodically rebuild the broken people of Israel. After hearing God's word read and responding through confession and repentance, it was time to solidify their rebuild through personal commitment. through a time of confession and repentance, the governor decided it was time to commit themselves to obey the laws and commands that God had given Israel so long before. Sermon Outline @ http://bible.com/events/48980483

How do we, the church, live in meaningful community in the New Testament age? Nehemiah knew that building a city was easier than living well in it. So, here he is joining in with other leaders to commit to keeping the covenant. The local church today needs no less of a commitment if it also wants to survive.

Do we make healthy promises to God or are we unbalanced toward obligation and self-dependence. This chapter serves as a good reminder how much we need a savior beyond ourselves.

How do you follow up after being revived by the Spirit? The people in Nehemiah 10 made a firm covenant!

The Christian life is not about what we do, should do, have done, or haven't done- it's about Jesus.

The Christian life is not about what we do, should do, have done, or haven't done- it's about Jesus.