July 2, 2023
Passage:  Nehemiah 9:1-38
Speaker:  Pastor Josh Holland
Main Point:  Remember, respond and return to the great God of grace!

I. In light of God’s faithfulness, we confess our faithlessness.  (1-8; Nehemiah 8:17-18)
            A. Worship needs to be thoughtful.
            B. Let worship take time.  (Ephesians 3:20-21)
            C. Worship begins with focusing on the greatness of God.

II. In light of the record, we confess that God is good. (9-29)
            A. God remembers and redeems His people.
            B. Israel repeatedly abandoned their good Deliverer.  (Isaiah 38:17)
            C. God’s judgement is light compared to His heavy compassion.

III. Respond by boldly calling on God’s amazing grace.  (30-38)
            A. We cry to out God because we believe He is good.
            B. We admit our punishment for sin is deserved.
            C. My relationship with God is based on His faithfulness.