Issues!

Nehemiah 5/6

In Nehemiah we are learning how to work together to build the church. We are learning that our personal Christian growth and our work together must go hand in hand. We are learning that just as Nehemiah and the people had to build up walls that would make a clear distinction between those inside and those outside God’s family, we must build up each others understanding of the Word of God so we have lives that are clear evidence of God’s character and will. We are learning that just as Nehemiah and the people had to rebuild the gates to the city, we must make sure that we are clear what the gospel is, so that those who are born again came be brought right into the safety of God’s family.

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As the Jewish community began to work together, rather than each family simply occupying themselves with their private interests, issues came to light that needed to be addressed. Matters that had previously been ignored or not clearly understood came out into the open. Although this was painful, it was necessary. It was God at work truly reforming their lives, not merely as individuals but as a community.