Big Idea: God accomplishes His work through the sacrifices of His people.
11:1-12:26 – The repopulation of Jerusalem.
12:27-43 – The dedication of the wall.
12:44-47 – Spiritual preparations for worship.
1. Be willing to follow God’s direction.
“Now the leaders of the people stayed in Jerusalem, and the rest of the people cast lots for one out of ten to come and live in Jerusalem, the holy city, while the other nine-tenths remained in their towns. The people blessed all the men who volunteered to live in Jerusalem.”
Nehemiah 11:1-2
Reference: Nehemiah 11:3-12:26
2. Be joyous in celebrating God’s work.
“At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, they sent for the Levites wherever they lived and brought them to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication with thanksgiving and singing accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.”
Nehemiah 12:27
Reference: Nehemiah 12:28-43
3. Be generous in supporting God’s workers.
“On that same day men were placed in charge of the rooms that housed the supplies, contributions, firstfruits, and tenths. The legally required portions for the priests and Levites were gathered from the village fields, because Judah was grateful to the priests and Levites who were serving.”
Nehemiah 12:44
4. Be intentional in living holy lives.
“They performed the service of their God and the service of purification, along with the singers and gatekeepers, as David and his son Solomon had prescribed.”
Nehemiah 12:45
5. Be genuine in thanksgiving to God.
“For long ago, in the days of David and Asaph, there were heads[c] of the singers and songs of praise and thanksgiving to God.”
Nehemiah 12:46