Spiritual Renewal Nehemiah 8:1-18
I. II.
Introduction: II Chronicles 34:14 Inspection of Text: Nehemiah 8:1-18
A.
For Spiritual Renewal: God’s people must read His Word. (vs. 1,2)
1. Inspiration of the Word. (II Timothy 3:16, 17; I Timothy 4:13 2. Inspection of the Word. (Psalms 119:25,50,93,107,149, 154,156)
B.
For Spirit Renewal: God’s people must reverently hear the Word expounded.
1. 2.
Having ears that hear. (Mark 4:9, 23) Having hearts that are reverent.
C. For Spiritual Renewal: God’s Word must be taught. 1. Sound Bible teaching must be accurate, clear and applied to life. (vs. 7,8)
2.
Sound Bible teaching requires commitment on the part of the teacher and the taught.
D. For Spiritual Renewal: God’s people must respond to His Word. 1. Repentance (8:9) (Hebrews 4:12) 2. Joy (8:10) (Jeremiah 15:16; Psalms 19:8; 119; 11) 3. Good Deeds (Titus 2: 14) 4. Obedience (8:17) 5. Worship (8:18)
III.
Conclusion