Greg, John, and Pat discuss Nehemiah’s heart; the secret to rebuilding the walls of the church in America. A Prayer of Repentance. This is the great news of the gospel, that no matter how awful and terrible and numerous your sins are, God’s grace is greater! Nehemiah has agonized in prayer over this issue for days and months. John Piper, who develops this theme at length in his excellent (although not easy!) Grace, grace, God’s grace, The Word of God reveals to us the true condition of our hearts. Reforming the Nation, 11:1-13:31 A. Repopulating the Cities, 11:1-12:26 1. repentance, God will honor his Deuteronomic promise (see above) and restore His troubled people in their beloved city, Jerusalem. %%EOF Nehemiah’s Prayer for National Repentance Now it happened in the month Chislev,in the twentieth year, while I was in Susa the capitol, that Hanani, one of my brothers, and some men from Judah came; and I asked them concerning the Jews who had escaped and had survived the captivity, and about Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture Quotations are from the New American Standard Bible, Updated Edition © The Lockman Foundation, Related Topics: Basics for Christians, Character of God, Confession, Hamartiology (Sin), Spiritual Life, Steve served as the pastor of Flagstaff Christian Fellowship from May, 1992 through his retirement in December, 2018. Copyright, Steven J. Cole, 2003, All Rights Reserved. Chapter 11: Lists of those who settled in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. �. 0000006576 00000 n Journey through the Principle. 1:6, 12, 14). That is just wrong. This cycle was repeated many times (9:27-30). Psalm 51, Nehemiah 1: Confession, forgiveness, and repentance. Artaxerxes had made an earlier decision to stop the work (Ezra 4:21). The same observation applies to Nehemiah 9. He grants us repentance and saving faith as His gifts (Acts 11:18; Phil. – 1 John 1:9. Nehemiah begins to pray 10 to the L ORD (that is, God's revealed name, "Yahweh"), whom he describes as "the God of heaven," a phrase commonly used in the Persian empire. Pray, asking God to show you the path. Q4. We as a people have gone astray. Even so, even though we have experienced God’s salvation, we’re all prone when we encounter hardship to think, “If this is how God treats me, forget it! Then the Levites, Jeshua, and Kadmiel, Bani, Hashabniah, Sherebiah, Hodijah, Shebaniah, and Pethahiah, said, Stand up and bless the LORD your God for ever and ever: and blessed be thy glorious name, which is exalted above all blessing and praise. It is one thing to sin repeatedly if you do not know God, but it is far worse to sin repeatedly when you have tasted of God’s grace and love. In what sense and to what degree should we confess the sins of our fathers (Neh. The reason God endures with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction is so that He could “make known the riches of His glory upon vessels of mercy, which He prepared beforehand for glory” (Rom. We have acted very wickedly toward you. The Levitical family was not free of sin either. 4:4-7), 3. through repentance and commitment to Him. As cupbearer, Nehemiah held an important position in the royal court. Again, just like Ezra, the king granted his request generously because the gracious hand of God was on him (Nehemiah 2:8). Daniel was contemplating the reason for the 70 year Babylonian captivity: Israel’s sin and rebellion against God. Grace that will pardon and cleanse within; He was praying a real prayer of concern. Forty million human lives have been snuffed out, mostly because it was inconvenient for the mother to have the child. 7. He [she] reads the Bible and goes to church where the Bible is preached. 0000023805 00000 n He graduated from Dallas Theological Seminary (Th.M., 1976 in Bible exposition) and Califo... More, 4. In our intercessory prayer, for example, we could pray for the Iraqis because we are like them a member of the fallen human race. Work your way through Nehemiah 9 and see as in a mirror your own heart. V. A Prayer of Remembrance (10) – Here we discover Nehemiah rehearsing the heritage of Israel before the Lord. Later, Nehemiah offers a prayer for courage and vindication in the face of his enemies (Neh. Thirty years ago this week, the U.S. Supreme Court made it legal to kill babies in the womb right up to the time of birth for just about any reason. The original Daniel Prayer was a desperate plea uttered by one man, Daniel, on behalf of his nation—Judah—that had come under God’s judgment. The importance of patience Nehemiah realized the urgency of the situation and prayerfully requested, “Give your servant success today by granting him favor in the presence of this man” (1:11, New International Version). From this prayer we see Ezra’s humility. God made a covenant with Abraham to give him and his descendants the land of Canaan (9:8). I fast twice a week; I pay tithes of all that I get” (Luke 18:11-12). He was sure that his people were still suffering because of their collective unfaithfulness. Salvation is totally by His grace, and not at all from ourselves. Hezekiah's Petitions for Deliverance and Healing (2 Kings 19:14-19; 20:1-7) Why did God raise up Pharaoh and harden his heart and deliver Israel with a mighty arm? He included himself in the parties responsible for the weakened state of affairs. 9:2)? The leaders must lead in repentance as well. Why is it important to see that God’s chief aim in salvation is His glory even above our well being. 1-3), Paul states, “But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved)” (vv. That the glory of His grace might be praised (Eph. What’s wrong with him [her]?” Thus we fail to apply it to ourselves. Therefore, 3. The "arrow prayer" is but a continuation of Nehemiah's conversation and partnership with God about this issue. Finally, in verse 11, we learn of who Nehemiah was – the king’s cup bearer. Again the law of the Lord is read for several hours, and then the Levites, perhaps led by Ezra, pray in repentance, asking God to take note of their subservience to a foreign king (9:5-38). A Prayer of Repentance(6b-7) – Here Nehemiah offers a prayer of repentance. It is my prayer that God would graciously use this message, in light of the infamous anniversary of legalized baby killing in America, to prompt some, through ongoing corporate repentance, to get involved in the pro-life movement. 4-5). This reflects Exodus 9:16, where the Lord says concerning Pharaoh, “For this reason I have allowed you to remain, in order to show you My power and in order to proclaim My name through all the earth.” Paul cites that verse in Romans 9:17 and then goes on to assert God’s sovereignty by saying, “So then He has mercy on whom He desires, and He hardens whom He desires.” He does not say, as many would like the verse to say, “He has mercy on whoever trusts in Christ, and He hardens all those who reject Christ.” Rather, Paul puts the reason for God’s giving or withholding mercy solely on God’s good pleasure, and not at all on anything in man. The Search OF the Savior: Why Jesus Came, Part 2 (Gal. If anything about our salvation was rooted in us, we could and would boast in what we contributed. 0000021931 00000 n Nehemiah recounts the promises made in the Law that God would grant life to the people if they obeyed Him but punishment if they disobeyed Him (Deuteronomy 28-30). Nehemiah was not even born with Nebuchadnezzar took the captives to Babylon (2 Chronicles 36). Before we look at the chapter in more detail, let me repeat what I said when we looked at Nehemiah 8:10, “the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Some of you by nature are more gloomy, whereas some by nature are more cheerful and upbeat. •V.8, Thanksgiving, Remember…(repeated word): When God remembers He acts upon His covenant promises to do what He said He would do. 21 0 obj<>stream Then pray ALONG the path. The answer to Nehemiah’s prayer is recorded (in chapter 2). Over against this danger I urge you to ponder the implications … that God loves His glory more than He loves us and that this is the foundation of His love for us (pp. [There is a place for a structured schedule and principled prayer and Bible study as a spiritual discipline.] He will lead you There is a paradox in the Christian life: the longer you walk with God, the more godly you become. Nehemiah recounts the promises made in the Law that God would grant life to the people if they obeyed Him but punishment if they disobeyed Him (Deuteronomy 28-30). Because many people are willing to be God-centered as long as they feel that God is man-centered. Why is he mistaken? And there is no creature hidden from His sight, but all things are open and laid bare to the eyes of Him with whom we have to do” (Heb. 0000002588 00000 n 3. 0000000756 00000 n The people deserved the … Then (2:8-9) he repeats, “For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” Paul could not make it clearer, that it was when we were dead that God made us alive and saved us by His grace. It’s not just about saying you are sorry and that’s it. 0000007340 00000 n I confess the sins we Israelites, including myself and my father’s family, have committed against you. O Lord, let your ear be attentive to the prayer of your servant, and to the prayer of your servants who delight to fear your name…” — Nehemiah 1:2b-11 (ESV) Nehemiah’s example is not only inspiring but it is instructive. Ongoing repentance should mark our lives. Where is the right balance between seeing ourselves both as righteous in Christ and yet “the chief of sinners”? We need those rich and deep roots of piety out of God's own Word to fill our hearts so that we might glorify him. They must cry out to God for themselves, and then for the people. Prayer is acknowledging the promises of God whether good or evil. We begin the Christian life through repentance and faith (Acts 11:18; 16:31). My choices have not led me into the right places. We confess the sins of our rebellious world because we are one of its fallen inhabitants.The clear qualification to do this is a true hate for sin and a belief that God can forgive sin. 0000002273 00000 n There has been repentance and a renewed obedience among the returnees, Nehemiah is arguing. 0000024040 00000 n Some need to devote themselves to helping women with difficult pregnancies to bring their babies into this world. “Our Lord, we have wronged ourselves, and if You do not forgive us and have mercy upon us, we will surely be among the losers.”. 0000006196 00000 n Derek Kidner (Ezra & Nehemiah, Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries [IVP], p. 112) observes, “Sin abounds, grace superabounds…. Posted by Pastor Greg Allen on February 26, 2020 under PM Bible Study | . Nehemiah's Prayer. Nehemiah refers to God as Jehovah. Nehemiah is the central figure of the Book of Nehemiah, which describes his work in rebuilding Jerusalem during the Second Temple period. 7-8): This is no isolated note in the symphony of redemptive history. 1:4-11). trailer And I pray that all of us who have tasted God’s mercy will glorify Him through ongoing repentance and increasing godliness in our daily lives. He goes on (pp. 1:29). All the angels bow before Him (9:6). Nehemiah didn't pray just because it was time to pray. 0000007871 00000 n Please note Nehemiah’s frequent return to prayer, from the beginning to the end of his story: 1:4; 4:4-9; 5:19; 6:9,14; 13:14, 22, 29, 31. Even so, the more that you come to know God and your own heart through His Word, the more you will realize how prone to sin you really are. It is important to observe, however, that Nehemiah's "arrow prayer" is not the extent of his prayer life, but rather the overflow. 0000001734 00000 n - so our purpose in studying Nehemiah's prayer is not to have a lesson in history, but as a means of examining our own prayer life. 0000006950 00000 n Once again, we see both in the Lord’s Prayer (Forgive us our trespasses) and in Nehemiah’s prayer, a familiar format, by moving from praise to repentance. Labels: coronavirus, pray for america, prayer, repentance, revival. You may still think, “But you don’t know how often I have sinned, even after coming to know Jesus Christ.” True, but God does know and He reveals Himself here as a God who keeps on forgiving, not because people deserve to be forgiven, but rather in spite of their not deserving to be forgiven. Even when they made the golden calf, “You, in Your great compassion did not forsake them in the wilderness” (9:19). But in spite of all of His goodness, “they became disobedient and rebelled against [Him], and cast [His] law behind their backs and killed [His] prophets who had admonished them” (9:26). Therefore. His basic duty was to choose and taste the wine to ensure that it … The Scripture says that because God had promised to restore Israel from captivity after 70 years, Daniel sought the Lord, "[B]y prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.” These signified remorse, sorrow and grief. Follow by Email Search. “Both I and my family have sinned,” he confessed. update ~ i have re-worked the repentance prayers section of the blog. Another thing I noticed is that Nehemiah uses many personal pronouns. In his prayer, we see that Nehemiah repents, accepting his share of the blame (even though he wasn’t there) for the need to rebuild. God has scattered as he said he would, and he has gathered, according to his promise. Verses 5-38: This prayer gives a survey of the history of Israel, with emphasis on certain events in the life of the chosen people. True repentance accepts responsibility for sin and does not blame God. This Prayer of Repentance is our own opportunity, in this day and age, to be obedient to this mandate of Scripture. As you open your week and look again at your “rebuilding” project, offer a prayer modeled on Nehemiah’s prayer in chapter 1. The approach resembles that of Psalms 78, 105, 106, 135, and 136. His … What does this mean? It is recorded that Nehemiah "prayed to the God of heaven, and said unto the King" (Nehemiah 2:4,5). God did it all; He gets all the glory! Yonder on Calvary’s mount outpoured, Hezekiah's Petitions. PLEADING THE PROMISES OF GOD. In spite of God’s repeated and abundant compassion on me, the sinner, I am so prone to lust after the things of the world rather than to be satisfied with the supreme blessing of God Himself. But now, two days after the end of the Feast of Booths, the people gather again, this time with fasting, sackcloth, and dirt on them to express grief over their sins. $�]�::`� 7�B� ��0�1\aa�f��M2��0�`WP= qÒ|�5@l ` {\+� Vision: 52 Days of United Prayer for the States of California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska and the Province of British Columbia “So the wall was finished in the twenty-fifth day of the month of Elul, in 52 days.” Nehemiah 6:15 . Believers should rejoice always, and yet we should mourn over our sins. Verses 6-7 – Starting in these verses we see one of the great prayers of confession in the Bible. It was not at the beginning of Paul’s Christian life, but toward the end that he said, “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am foremost of all” (1 Tim. Daniel was contemplating the reason for the 70 year Babylonian captivity: Israel’s sin and rebellion against God. Some by nature tend to be more introspective and conscientious, always lamenting over their imperfections and sins. Nehemiah knew Who he was praying to. Hezekiah's Petitions. This study addresses issues of confession, sin, forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation, which have to be addressed in our prayer lives. putting the links to the prayers that have been on this page for your convenience, but i encourage you to explore the menus for all the repentance prayers now available. The Repentance of the People, 9:1-38 D. The Ratification of the Covenant, 10:1-27 E. The Responsibilities of the Covenant, 10:28-39 III. After a couple of short opening passages, we’ll look at Psalm 51 for an example of personal confession. <<52f800de1f7d574bb243a815c801c393>]>> We have acted very wickedly toward you. But how much can dead people contribute to their resurrection? Salvation is primarily to glorify God. 0000001009 00000 n The phrase, "great and awesome God" is striking. 0000000016 00000 n A prayer of concern. He develops this further by stating that as the potter, God has the right to make one vessel for honorable use and another for common use. I. The “cupbearer” had direct access to the king and was an important and influential person. Confession. THE PRAYER OF REPENTANCE. On this site and by means of this prayer, we invite “our leaders, our Levites and our priests” to come together in the place of UNITY, and to enact a “written decree” that, having repented before the Lord, we now establish The prayer of Nehemiah opens up with him appealing to the character of God. When they cried out to Him, He mercifully delivered them, only for them again to do evil. The name is pronounced or in English. Ongoing repentance takes sin seriously and takes the necessary steps to break from it. - J. Edgar Hoover said: "The force of prayer is greater than any possible combination of man- controlled powers, because prayer is man's greatest means of tapping the infinite resources of God." That leads to the second lesson: God’s abundant mercy is the dominant theme of this prayer. By identifying Israel as “your” servants and “your” people, the supplicant associates the outcome of the prayer not only with what happens to Israel, but David's prayer is a classic prayer of repentance. 148-149) to point out that what these people did in confessing the sins of their fathers (9:2) was the opposite of what most people do today. One popular author argues that if we view ourselves as sinners, we will sin more. If you are the glib type, who too easily shrugs off your sin, then you probably need to camp out in passages like Nehemiah 9, which confesses both personal and corporate sins. 0000008669 00000 n [Julia H. Johnston]. So God delivered them over to oppressors. a lot of people come to this page, so i am. How much worse does it need to get before we humble ourselves in repentance and prayer to God? Why did God create a people for Himself? The results of prayer are not selfish but God-directed. Jeremiah 10:6-16, Matthew 3:1-2, II Corinthians 7:9-10. It begins by exalting God and His glorious name (9:5) and then it starts where the Bible does, with God as the almighty Creator of everything, who gives life to every living creature. God has scattered as he said he would, and he has gathered, according to his promise. And yet, the more godly you become, the more you are aware of the terrible depravity of your own heart. 0000008390 00000 n 1 Jn.1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. LISTEN NOW! 1:15). The same word was used for the “butler” (in Genesis 40). 6-7). God is the one who justifies; who is the one who condemns?” “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus” (8:33, 34a; 1). 0000002512 00000 n They are your servants and your people, whom you have redeemed by your great power and by your strong hand. Believers should rejoice always, and yet we should mourn over our sins. The results of prayer are not selfish but God-directed. Again, there is a paradox (or irony) in Scripture. 19 0 obj<> endobj 43:7). Other cities, 11:25-36 3. Reflections of the Heart:. But “the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart. The news was bad, and so Nehemiah turned to God in a heartfelt prayer of confession. Piper continues with more Scriptures to demonstrate the same truth, that “God’s most fundamental allegiance is to His own glory”(p. 9). General Prayer of Repentance Heavenly Father, Lord, You are good; Your steadfast love endures forever, and Your faithfulness to all generations (Ps 100:5, ESV). God delivered His people from bondage in Egypt and provided for them in the wilderness (9:9-15). Nehemiah’s prayer was one of godly sorrow that led him to repentance (2 Corinthians 7:10). 4:12-13). “I created [them] for my glory” (Isa. He finds comfort in knowing that God has chosen them and promised to This prayer, the longest single prayer recorded in the text of Scripture, is a corporate prayer of repentance. By identifying Israel as “your” servants and “your” people, the supplicant associates the outcome of the prayer not only with what happens to Israel, but But as soon as they encountered trials in the wilderness, they wanted to go back to Egypt. S Word ( 9:3 ). ” but a continuation of Nehemiah ’ s people all be... 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