11/7/10 Nehemiah 10
November 7, 2010 Speaker: Matt Reed Series: 5 Walls
Passage: Nehemiah 10:1–39
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- The Covenant
- 9:38—binding agreement—covenants were common legal documents in the ancient world
- affixing their seals
- 10:29—covenant language—covenants of the ancient world between two parties contained an oath and a curse
- 9:38—binding agreement—covenants were common legal documents in the ancient world
- The People
- Priests, Levites, and leaders are mentioned by name (vv. 1-27)—“The point seems to be that each individual has a responsibility to accept for himself or herself the values which characterize the whole” (H.G.M. Williamson)
- Levites— designated to work in the temple with the priests
- It starts with the Leadership—if the church leaders are not seeking to be godly then the church is in serious trouble
- V. 28ff—inclusive of all the people
- All individuals have a commitment before God
- The Commitment
- Vs. 29-39- All the areas of commitment relate back to specifics of God’s law in the Old Testament
- *Our moral compass must be grounded in God’s law, the Scriptures
- Vs. 30- not give our daughters to the people around us… why?
- Raising children to continue in the faith
- Vs. 31—honoring the Sabbath—setting aside time for God
- Vs. 32ff—commitment to tithe- give to God’s house and God’s people
- Vs. 29-39- All the areas of commitment relate back to specifics of God’s law in the Old Testament
- The Present Day Christian’s Commitment
- Is Jesus your Lord? What does that mean to you?
- Commit to raising children in the faith
- Commit to making time for God; consistent church attendance; personal devotions
- Commit your lifestyle to honoring God- your language, attitude, habits, relationships
- Commit to supporting the church and ministries
- Reflection
- How are you doing in your faith? Where do you need to recommit?
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