INTRODUCTION:
In the part 3 of this series, we examined how Nehemiah encouraged the people to arise and build and how he believed and prayed that the God of heaven will prosper His people for the great work. Today, as we shall proceed further in our study may the Holy Spirit Himself teach us in Jesus name.
1. THE HOUSE OF GOD MUST BE SANCTIFIED
When the work on the walls and gates was begun again, Eliashib the High Priest and the other priests joined the workers and built the sheep gate and sanctified it. Neh. 3:1-33, Exo. 29:37 & 43, Lev. 8:10, Lev. 27:14, I Chr. 15:14, II Chr. 7:16, I Thess. 5:23, I Pet. 3:15, Lev. 11 :44, I Jn . 2:5, Jn.17:17, Jn.17:21, Jn.17:14.
2. YOU ALONE CANNOT DO THE WORK
The work of God is enormous. It calls for collective responsibilities and efforts. Nehemiah mobilized people and divided the work amongst groups/families to be done systematically. Neh. 3:3-5 & 12, Mt. 9:37, Jos. 24:15, Mk. 16:15, Dan. 12:3, Eccl. 4:9, Mt.18:19 & 20.
