So far, in Nehemiah's quest to build the wall, he has faced: derision(2:19), discouragement(4:6-10), danger(4:11-12) and, now the grestest threat of all, division and discord(5:1-19).
This chapter give three very difficult issues:money, morals and morale. The internal threat to community life. Abuse (vs. 1-5) Food shortages, over taxation, slavery, property ownership… The internal threat to community life. Answer (Ex. 22:25, Deut. 23:19-20,Leviticus25:35-57) Confronting destructive behavior in the community. Accusation Reaction-“Then I was very angry.” (v. 6) Reflection-“I consulted with myself.” (v. 7a) Rebuke (v. 7b-11) Admonition Public Promise (v. 12) Cost of Compromise (v. 13) The integrity of fearing God. Awe Sacrifice (vs. 14-15) Servanthood (vs. 16-19)
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Rick Baldwin began his ministry at Wildwood Baptist Church on Sunday, March 6, 2005. He has a passionate love for God and people, and is a powerful communicator of the Word of God. Pastor Rick received his Bachelor of Ministry from Luther Rice Seminary in 1981. He accepted his...