Introduction

  • Nehemiah 9 summarizes the Old Testament timeline.

The prayer of the Levites

  • Nehemiah 9:1-3 – This was a special event.
  • Nehemiah 9:6-8 – They are remembering their roots, so to speak.
  • Nehemiah 9:16-21 – Our of God’s compassion, He preserved them despite their rebellion.
  • Nehemiah 9:22-25 – Thought they didn’t deserve any of it, God blessed them to live in the land of Canaan, where much of the work of setting up cities and farms was already done.
  • Nehemiah 9:26-31 – For centuries, God was patient with them despite their rebellion.

The goodness of God

  • James 1:17 – The blessings come from God When we rebel against God, we bring problems upon ourselves.
  • At every turn, God was good to the Israelites.
  • Do we appreciate the goodness of God like we should?
  • I Peter 1:3-5 – Has anyone been blessed more than us?
  • Hebrews 11:39-40 – We are privileged to live at this time in history.

The disobedience of the people

  • Romans 2:2-11 – If we are punished, that is on us.
  • The Exodus generation saw so many miracles and yet were unfaithful.
  • Romans 6:16, 20-23
  • Why would we be disobedient, given all our blessings?

The need to walk in God’s law