A God-Centered Disciple Acts

Scripture: Nehemiah 2: 1-3:32

Rev. Dr. Leslie Taylor, preaching

I encourage you to read Nehemiah 21-3:32 because only portions of it will be read during worship.

There are some key points I want to highlight as you read the passage for this week:

First, there are some influencers in the group. We know about influencers on social media or in entertainment. Are there influencers here at church? Are you one of them?

Second, Nehemiah is met with opposition almost as soon as he begins his journey. Some people do not want him to start this work and certainly do not want him to succeed. Are there people you know who try to dissuade you from taking on a project they do not think is worth your time or energy? Are there people who try to change your mind about something you might be passionate about? Or are you sometimes the discouraging person?

Third, everyone is invited and encouraged to help with the rebuilding project. Chapter 3 lists the people, sometimes their professions or family connections, and the part of the wall or gate they completed. Naming people is essential. It acknowledges the vast number of people needed to perform this incredible task; it is a way of sharing responsibility and empowers everyone.

Let us pray: O God, how do you want to make yourself known, at this time, in this community, through this church?

Music this week:

• Gather Us In

• Forever Reign

• You Are My Strength

• Live in Charity

• I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me

• I Am the Light of the World