Nehemiah 1:1-11 - 5/18/22

INTRO

• Nehemiah is a Godly man that accomplished much.

• Nehemiah is often referred to as a great book on leadership.

• Tonight let us consider the Godly Leader and their relationship with God (their prayer life and devotion)

A Kingdom Concern vv. 1-3

News came for Jerusalem

• His heart was focused on God’s Kingdom

  • God’s rule and reign through His people

• He was devoted to God.

• Seeking after God

A Kingdom Petition vv. 4-11

The Attitude of his Prayer – v.4

• Brokenness

• Reverence

• Presence (He was aware of the holiness of God

The Content of his Prayer

• Adoration – v. 5

• Confession – vv. 6-7

• Thanksgiving – vv. 8-10

  • Deut 28-30 – Judgement and Blessing

  • He knew God would forgive and restore… if they obeyed

• Supplication

  • Prov. 21:1 – God moves the hearts of kings.

The Persistence of his Prayer

• 2:1 – 5 months later