scripture: nehemiah 8:1-8:12

God’s people love God’s Word. God’s Word is central to the life of God’s people, and our posture often reflects the condition of our heart. God knows His people. God cares for His people. God is always with His people. God delights in His people. God’s people receive the Word with joy.

God’s people love God’s Word. God’s Word is central to the life of God’s people, and our posture often reflects the condition of our heart. God knows His people. God cares for His people. God is always with His people. God delights in His people. God’s people receive the Word with joy.

God’s Word is not just a reference tool; it’s access to God and a way of life

“Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”” (Nehemiah 8:10 NAS95) https://accordance.bible/link/read/NAS95S#Neh._8:10

“Then he said to them, “Go, eat of the fat, drink of the sweet, and send portions to him who has nothing prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”” (Nehemiah 8:10 NAS95) https://accordance.bible/link/read/NAS95S#Neh._8:10

The renewal of the people of God is bigger than their physical needs. Not only did Israel need to return to the land and build up their walls, they also needed to return to the Book of the Law and build up their understanding of their God and their relationship with Him as His people. We see again that this form of renewal is initiated by God who gives and preserves His Book of the Law in the world while it is also clear that this divine revelation is hardwired to interact with human participation. God includes men in the process of revelation including the writing, the reading, the explanation, the hearing, and finally the application of the divine word. The Lord has given his Word for the renewal of His people, and in doing so, He has invited us to participate as listeners who obey and messengers who help others hear and understand the Word of God.

To make disciples who love God, love people, and serve the world.

This morning we heard from David Mensah, who directs the ministry of GRID-NEA in northern Ghana. The Israelites gathered around Ezra as the Law was read and worshiped the Lord for his goodness. God has given us who gather today in his Name much reason to follow their example.

This morning we heard from David Mensah, who directs the ministry of GRID-NEA in northern Ghana. The Israelites gathered around Ezra as the Law was read and worshiped the Lord for his goodness. God has given us who gather today in his Name much reason to follow their example.

God Breaks In Part 2

There are two pillars that are most important yet most most neglected in Christianity. The Word of God (the Bible,) the means by which God speaks to us, his people; and prayer, the means of our speaking back to God. Without these two pillars, our fellowship with God becomes weakened and sickly and less than what it should be. Here we think about what it means to be together under the Word.

Today's sermon brings a challenge to read through the Bible in a year.

Psalm 119:105 "Your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light to my path."

Observe as the people of God celebrate the building of the altar by making worship their first priority...

What is preaching? Some think it is the same as simply giving a speech. Others think it is any boring religious talk. There are many different views of what preaching is. A better question is, "What should preaching be?" This message looks at the first biblical example of what preaching should be to learn responsibilities for both the preacher and the hearers.