Building the People Who Built the Walls

I. Introduction (Romans 15:4)

A. We are back in full swing in the Book of Nehemiah

1. As he records in something like a personal journal, every step he took to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls
2. The walls are now finished!
3. But the work is far from over

B. Now begins the work of building the PEOPLE who built the walls

1. Walls are easy compared to people
2. People need constant work and attention
3. God is more interested in building people than buildings

II. The Importance of Building People

A. Walls can be rebuilt in 52 days

B. People take a lifetime to build

C. God’s focus has always been on people

1. He chose Abraham and built a nation from him
2. He chose David and built a kingdom through him
3. He chooses us and builds His church through us

III. How to Build People

A. Through the Word of God (Nehemiah 8)

1. Reading the Scripture
2. Explaining the Scripture
3. Applying the Scripture

B. Through Fellowship

1. Gathering together
2. Encouraging one another
3. Bearing one another’s burdens

C. Through Service

1. Everyone has a part to play
2. No one is too small to serve
3. God uses willing hearts

IV. Conclusion

A. God is building you

B. Are you cooperating with His work?

C. Are you helping to build others?

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