“Building upon God’s Word” – a message from Nehemiah 8

This past weekend at Eastbrook, we returned to our series from the book of Nehemiah entitled “Rebuild and Repair: Engaging the World with Nehemiah.” Pastor Femi Ibitoye preached a message entitled, “Building Upon God’s Word,” which was based in Nehemiah 8.

You can find the message outline and video below. You can access the entire series here. Join us for weekend worship in-person or remotely via Eastbrook at Home.

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“They read from the Book of the Law of God, making it clear and giving the meaning so that the people understood what was being read.” (Nehemiah 8:8)

God’s Word (Book of the law of God) the people
The people gathered and asked Ezra to read God’s Word (8:1-3)
God’s Word was read from daybreak to noon (8:3)
The people showed respect for the Word of God (8:5)
God’s Word was received with praise and worship (8:6)
The Word of God presented so people can understand. (8:4, 7-8)

Hearing, understanding and obeying to God’s Word rebuilds, renews and revives the people
The people respond to God’s Word with weeping and grieve (Repentance) (8:9-11)
The people choose to rejoice (8:10)
The people respond by being generous (8:11)
The heads of families gather around Ezra again to learn from God’s Word (8:13)
The people obey God’s word by celebrating the feast of Tabernacles (8:14-18)

Building on God’s Word is life giving and critical
God’s Word reveals God. It reveals who he is and what he has done
Understanding God’s Word leads to worship and praise
God’s Word leads to repentance and rebuilding
God’s Word leads brings blessed assurance that leads to Joy
Understanding God’s Word leads to obedience. We must expound on God’s Word.
God’s Word with the help of the Holy Spirit leads to revival

Making It Real for Us
The Word of God is powerful. Reading and obeying God’s Word will transform your life.
Build your life on it. You cannot live on bread alone. (Matthew 4:4)
Celebrate the joy of grace

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Dig Deeper

This week dig deeper in one or more of the following ways:

• Start reading the Word of God on a more consistent basis if you are not currently.  Resources to help include the YouVersion bible app. Or just start reading the Bible. The book of John is a good place to start.
• Write down, draw what you learned about God through the message today; who God is and what he has done.