Nehemiah 4:7 – But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs and the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem was going forward and that the breaches were beginning to be closed, they were very angry. Seeing the resolve and success of God’s people, the opponents (led by Sanballat … Read more
Nehemiah 4:7 – But when Sanballat and Tobiah and the Arabs and the Ammonites and the Ashdodites heard that the repairing of the walls of Jerusalem was going forward and that the breaches were beginning to be closed, they were very angry. Nehemiah 4 is a case study in leading people through slander, attack, and … Read more
Nehemiah 4:11 – And our enemies said, “They will not know or see til we come among them and kill them and stop the work.” Nehemiah has a God-given vision, military covering, and financial backing from the king, moved from the city of Susa to Jerusalem, and has the support of a small but growing … Read more
In Nehemiah 4, Pastor Mark shows that all ministries, if they’re doing the will of God, will have enemies of various types and forms. As a lesson for leaders, we also see in Nehemiah 4 that your pain tolerance will ultimately determine your leadership lid.
Nehemiah 3:1 – Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set its doors. They consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of the Hananel. As you read Nehemiah 3, stop for a … Read more
In this sermon from Act Like a Man: Real Men 101, Pastor Mark preaches that Jesus worked, so men should follow in His example, and that God made men to work, even though work is now cursed after the Fall. Ultimately, men are called to work for themselves and for their families and work will continue in the Kingdom because our work is part of our worship.
Nehemiah 3:1 – Then Eliashib the high priest rose up with his brothers the priests, and they built the Sheep Gate. They consecrated it and set its doors. They consecrated it as far as the Tower of the Hundred, as far as the Tower of the Hananel. As we examine what is considered by many … Read more
Nehemiah 2:20 – “The God of heaven will make us prosper, and we his servants will arise and build…” In life, there are few extraordinary days. Most days are ordinary – we brush our teeth, eat our meals, finish our tasks, wash our dishes, take out our trash, and get some sleep. Occasionally, something extraordinary … Read more
Nehemiah 2:19 – But when Sanballat the Horonite and Tobiah the Ammonite servant and Geshem the Arab heard of it, they jeered at us and despised us and said, “What is this thing that you are doing? Are you rebelling against the king?” Several years ago, I was spending time with a pastor friend of … Read more
Nehemiah 1:3 – And they said to me, “The remnant there in the province who had survived the exile is in great trouble and shame. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are destroyed by fire.” There are two basic theories that guide both practical life and academic study. One, traditional theory … Read more
In Daniel’s time, just like in today’s time, the government was corrupt and tried to punish him for serving Jesus. But, Daniel stood firm and worshiped the true King and, in his infinite might and power, God showed up once again in Daniel’s life to rescue him from a den of lions.
When faced with a decision whether to worship the true God or a counterfeit god, Daniel’s friends stood firm in worship of the true God. Even when it looked like the counterfeit god would win, the real God showed up in the middle of their trial and protected them. God can do the same for those today who put their trust and faith in Him despite the most desperate of circumstances.