THE PURPOSE OF THE WALL [Part 2]

NEHEMIAH 9

Pastor Rick Jackson

The purpose of the wall was to make the people secure that they might serve the Lord in humility, thankfulness and truth. The purpose continues here in chapter 9.

I. THE PEOPLE’S REPENTANCE TO GOD [v. 1-3]

1. Their Repentance was Powerful [v. 1]

2. Their Repentance was Personal [v. 2]

3. Their Repentance was Practical [v. 3]

II. THE PEOPLE’S RECONITION OF GOD [v. 4-31] They Recognized God as:

1. Creator [v. 4-6]                                                            

2. Covenant Maker [v. 5-8]

3. Redeemer [v. 9-11]                                                    

4. Law-Giver [v. 12-14]

5. Saviour & Sustainer [v. 15-21]                                

6. Subduer & Supplier [v. 22-25]

7. Chastener & Deliverer [v. 26-31]

III. THE PEOPLE’S REALIZATION BEFORE GOD [v. 32-38]

1. They Realized Their Need of Confession [v. 32-35]

2. They Realized Their Needy Condition [v. 36-37]

3. They Realized Their Need for a Covenant [v. 38]