Arise and Build: A Study in Spiritual Restoration
An exploration of Nehemiah 2:17-20, focusing on the call to rebuild, the unity of the believers, and the divine authority of the one true God.
1. The Call to Spiritual Restoration
1.1 Recognizing the Spiritual Condition
Verses: Nehemiah 2:17; Lamentations 5:1
- Acknowledging the state of spiritual decay and reproach
- The necessity of a burden for the house of God
1.2 The Call to Unity in Action
Verses: Nehemiah 2:17; Psalm 133:1
- The collective responsibility to rebuild the spiritual walls
- Moving from observation to active participation
2. The Source of Divine Strength
2.1 The Hand of the One True God
Verses: Nehemiah 2:18; Isaiah 41:10
- Recognizing that success comes from the favor of the Almighty
- The testimony of God's providential guidance
2.2 Strengthening Hands for the Work
Verses: Nehemiah 2:18; Ephesians 6:10
- The internal resolve to commit to the good work
- Finding strength in the power of His might
3. Confronting Opposition and Maintaining Separation
3.1 Overcoming Scorn and Mockery
Verses: Nehemiah 2:19; 2 Timothy 3:12
- Expecting resistance when pursuing a divine mandate
- Refusing to be intimidated by worldly criticism
3.2 The Exclusive Right of the Redeemed
Verses: Nehemiah 2:20; 2 Corinthians 6:17
- The distinction between the servants of God and the world
- Declaring that the enemy has no legal claim or inheritance in God's kingdom