Nehemiah Turning Vision into Reality I Why Nehemiah ? I have always identified with him ? A Man of faith and action Inspiring Leadership role model Imagined him as a sort of police officer Nehemiah Turning Vision into Reality I Why was Jerusalems wall broken down ? Who was Nehemiah ? Why did rebuilding the wall matter ? What happens ? Timeline 1400 1200 BC JESUS MOSES O 33 AD NEHEMIAH 445 BC EXILE 586 BC Who was Nehemiah ? Jewish Persian or a Persian Jew ? He was a man of prayer Cup bearer to King Artaxerxes of Persia Jerusalem at the time of Nehemiah Mission Mission Motivated by Love Purpose to point people towards Christ Apathy and fear can hold us back Prayer, exercising faith and living in the Spirit will take us forward Nehemiah Prayer, Spirit & Lifestyle Nehemiah Prayer, Spirit & Lifestyle His life characterises qualities which we as Christians need: Leadership Priestly Prophet Nehemiah A Regal Enterprise Nehemiah Prayer, Spirit & Lifestyle Nehemiah Prayer, Spirit & Lifestyle His life characterises qualities which we as Christians need: Leadership Priestly Prophet A lifestyle of Prayer Vital Take it to the Lord in Prayer Nehemia: Identified himself Was Passionate he wept Was penitent Open to the benefit of immediacy Chapter 1 and 2: Prayer Planning Petition Performance Chapter 3 Were all in this together Leading by example Unity Giving the work priority Unselfishness Commitment and enthusiasm In Summary Prayer critical either seasons or immediate prayer Being willing to have a go critical Living by the power of the Spirit critical